When Harvard men say they have graduated from Radcliffe, then we've made it.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She implies that acceptance of Radcliffe graduates by Harvard men signifies a major milestone for women.
- In plain terms
- She feels women have succeeded when Harvard men accept Radcliffe graduates.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognition from established institutions signals progress for marginalized groups.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What signals equality in education?
- How do institutions change?
Another view
This frames success through the lens of male approval rather than inherent achievement.
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