I wouldn't say I'm a feminist, but I don't like girls pretending to be stupid because it's easier.
Amy WinehouseRead
I can't wait for the day when it is no longer newsworthy that a woman is appointed editor of a newspaper.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a desire for gender equality in leadership roles, specifically in media.
Zanny Minton Beddoes emphasizes the need for gender equality in positions of power, particularly in journalism. She highlights that it should be a normal occurrence for women to hold such roles, rather than something that is celebrated as a groundbreaking event. This comment underlines the ongoing discussions around sexism and the representation of women in influential positions.
Themes
WomenEqualityJournalismLeadershipMedia
In practice
Example use cases
During a keynote address about women in leadership roles.
Similar quotes
People say to me, 'Has being a woman helped or hindered your career?' And the answer is yes.
Sallie KrawcheckRead
It is accepted the world over that women are an essential part of what makes a society successful, and only through supporting and empowering women can a country truly be strong.
Shabana AzmiRead
But as to women, who can penetrate the real sufferings of their she condition? Man's very sympathy with their estate has much of selfishness and more suspicion. Their love, their virtue, beauty, education, but form good housekeepers, to breed a nation.
Lord ByronRead
One of the best things that ever happened to me is that I'm a woman. That is the way all females should feel.
Marilyn MonroeRead
For any of us in this room today, let's start out by admitting we're lucky. We don't live in the world our mothers lived in, our grandmothers lived in, where career choices for women were so limited.
Sheryl SandbergRead