There is little to envy in the woman's position either. For perhaps the first time in history, she has a general sense of herself as an individual apart from men. This self-confidence gives her drive and makes her want to succeed. As a result she is eager to join the system. She does not have a clear idea of what it will do to her. Her focus is on her own past and on what men did to women - not on the male structure and what it does to men.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Women have gained a sense of individuality but may not realize the system they join harms men and women alike. Their focus remains on past grievances rather than structural flaws.
- In plain terms
- Women entering the system might not see it hurts everyone.
- What can you take from it?
- Joining a flawed system does not fix the flaws.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who is harmed by the structures we join?
- Is individual success enough?
Another view
Women entering the system often drive necessary progressive change.
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