Built Quote by Yoko Ono
“Society was built on male power, and women's power was... ignored is the best word to describe it I suppose, we have been running society on one power, half a power really. And that's so terrible. The world needs women's power too.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2015, Yoko Ono on gender equality
Highlights the imbalance of power, advocating for equal recognition of women's contributions.
In simple terms: Women’s power is essential, not secondary.
Key Takeaway
Promote gender equity.
Themes
gender equality
social justice
empowerment
Mood
hopeful
urgent
Type
activist
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education
- corporate leadership
Key Concepts
feminism
intersectionality
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take to amplify women's voices?
- How does power imbalance affect daily life?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex societal structures.
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