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What does it mean?
Stone expresses belief that female influence holds unique power to save the country.
In plain terms
Women's influence is the most powerful way to save the nation.
What can you take from it?
Believe in the unique power of female influence.

Where it applies

  • political strategy
  • moral suasion
  • community organizing

Putting it to work

  • leverage soft power
  • organize women's groups

Questions to consider

  • What power does your community value?
  • Who holds moral authority?

Another view

The claim relies on essentialist views of women's moral superiority.

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