“Power can be taken, but not given. The process of the taking is empowerment in itself.”
Quote by Gloria Steinem
Work
Outrageous acts and everyday rebellions
This book delves into the concept of rebellion, examining both dramatic and routine forms of defiance in society. It features a series of essays that analyze the motivations and impacts of acts of rebellion, highlighting the significance of individual resistance in the broader context of social change. more
Author
Gloria Steinem
Gloria Steinem is an American journalist and social activist, renowned for her leadership in the women's rights movement. Born on March 25, 1934, she was one of the founding editors of Ms. magazine and played a pivotal role in the women's liberation movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Steinem's work has covered a wide range of issues from gender equality to environmental justice. more
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Source: Passion, Politics, and Everyday Activism: Collected Essays: Moving Beyond Words; Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions; and Revolution from Within
Source: My Life on the Road
“Most women's magazines simply try to mold women into bigger and better consumers.”
“We need to remember across generations that there is as much to learn as there is to teach.”
“America is an enormous frosted cupcake in the middle of millions of starving people.”
“It is more rewarding to watch money change the world than watch it accumulate.”
“The first problem for all of us, men and women, is not to learn, but to unlearn.”
“A pedestal is as much a prison as any small, confined space.”