Quote by Bella Abzug

Women have been trained to speak softly and carry a lipstick. Those days are over.

Women have been trained to speak softly and carry a lipstick

Summary

This quote alludes to the traditional societal expectations placed upon women to be seen as submissive and passive. It highlights the need for change and empowerment, suggesting that women have been conditioned to conform to certain feminine stereotypes, symbolized by speaking softly and carrying lipstick. However, the quote implies that such limitations are no longer acceptable or relevant. It calls for a break from the past, urging women to redefine their roles and demonstrate strength, assertiveness, and reclamation of their voices.

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Equality

By Bella Abzug

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