In a patriarchal society like ours, women have to fight hard for a seat at the table. Boys are privileged over girls from birth. Equal opportunity and access for both girls and boys must become the norm.
Shabana AzmiRead
Whatever women do, they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily, this is not difficult.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Women must work harder than men to be recognized as equals in capability.
This quote suggests that women face a higher standard of expectation in their accomplishments compared to men, as society often undervalues their contributions. However, it also implies that once women manage to meet or exceed these standards, their achievements shine all the brighter in overcoming societal biases.
Themes
WomenEqualityAchievementOpportunitySociety
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion on women's rights during a conference.
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