Public speaking is done in the public tongue, the national or tribal language; and the language of our tribe is the men's language. Of course women learn it. We're not dumb. If you can tell Margaret Thatcher from Ronald Reagan, or Indira Gandhi from General Somoza, by anything they say, tell me how. This is a man's world, so it talks a man's language.

Summary

This quote highlights the dominance of men in public speaking and the prevalence of masculine language in the public sphere. It suggests that traditionally, the language used in public speaking reflects the perspective and expression of men, making it a "man's language." The quote challenges the idea that women are less intelligent or incapable of learning this language, but it emphasizes the need for women's voices to be heard and recognized in a predominantly male-dominated world.

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