We are here to advance the cause of women and to advance the cause of democracy and to make it absolutely clear that the two are inseparable. There cannot be true democracy unless women's voices are heard. There cannot be true democracy unless women are given the opportunity to take responsibility for their own lives.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker argues that advancing women and democracy are linked and that democracy requires women's participation.
- In plain terms
- Women and democracy are inseparable; democracy needs women's voices.
- What can you take from it?
- True democracy requires women's voices and opportunities.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does women's participation strengthen democracy?
- What barriers prevent women from taking responsibility?
Another view
It simplifies the complex relationship between gender and political systems.
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