When we invest in women and girls, we are investing in the people who invest in everyone else.
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The fact that 98 percent of women in [the U.S.] who are sexually experienced say they use birth control doesn't make sex any less sacred. It just means that they're getting to make choices about their lives.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of women making informed choices about their sexual health without diminishing the value of intimacy.
In this quote, Melinda Gates highlights the choice that women have regarding their sexual experiences and birth control usage. She argues that utilizing birth control does not diminish the sacredness of sex; instead, it empowers women to make autonomous decisions about their bodies and lives, promoting the idea that agency in personal choices can coexist with the significance of intimate relationships.
Themes
Birth ControlChoicesWomenRelationshipsEmpowerment
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about women's rights at a conference.
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