"A man who graduated high in his class at Yale Law School and made partnership in a top law firm would be celebrated. A man who invested wisely would be admired, but a woman who accomplishes this is treated with suspicion"
- Barbra Streisand
About this Quote
This quote by Barbra Streisand speaks with the gender inequality that still exists in our culture. It highlights the double requirement that exists between males and females, where a male is commemorated as well as appreciated for his success, while a female is consulted with suspicion. This quote is a pointer that women are still not seen as equals to males, and that they are frequently held to a greater criterion. It is a call to action to recognize the success of females and also to treat them with the exact same regard and adoration that is given to guys. It is a pointer that we must continue to strive for gender equal rights as well as to acknowledge the achievements of all individuals, despite gender.
This quote is written / told by Barbra Streisand somewhere between April 24, 1942 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Women. The author also have 31 other quotes.
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