Only one man in a thousand is a leader of men -- the other 999 follow women.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A hyperbolic claim about male leadership and female influence in society.
- In plain terms
- Most men follow women rather than leading other men.
- What can you take from it?
- Influence often comes from unexpected places in social hierarchies.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who actually holds influence in groups?
- How do gender roles shape leadership?
Another view
The generalization about gender roles lacks nuance and evidence.
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