Women quote by Barbra Streisand

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A man who graduated high in his class at Yale Law School and made partnership in a top law firm would be celebrated.
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"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

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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.

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Barbra Streisand 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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