I hope one day people don't look at women like they're out of their minds when they want to pick up an instrument and play. And I think we're getting a lot closer to that.
Joan JettRead
The media says that equality for women has arrived, but if you look around, you still don't see girls playing guitars and having success with it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the ongoing struggles women face in achieving true equality, despite claims of progress.
Joan Jett emphasizes that while the media portrays a narrative of equality for women, the reality is that significant barriers still exist. She points out that the visibility and success of women in creative fields, such as music, are not yet at par with their male counterparts, indicating that societal change is still required to achieve genuine equality.
Themes
EqualityWomenMediaSuccessMusic
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech about women's representation in media.
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