GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN'S RIGHTS QUOTES
Powerful, inspirational, and known for digging deep beneath the surface, Dr. DaShanne Stokes is a trans and genderfluid sociologist who has been quoted globally by world leaders and the media. This is the official collection of quotes on gender equality and women's rights by Dr. DaShanne Stokes. A scholar and contributor to The SAGE Encyclopedia of Crime and Gender, Dr. Stokes offers intersectional insights on equality and justice.
Bodily Autonomy & Fundamental Rights
"Bodily autonomy is our most fundamental human right."
"There is no justice in denying women's rights over their own bodies."
"If people do not have rights over their own bodies, they have no rights at all."
Justice, Democracy & Advocacy
"Silencing women silences justice."
"Treating women as second-class citizens turns America into a second-class democracy."
"Standing behind predators makes prey of us all."
"We must speak truth to power and confront ignorance with facts."
"Never be content to sit back and watch as others' rights are trampled upon. Your rights could be next."
"One of the best ways you can fight discrimination is by taking good care of yourself. Your survival is not just important; it's an act of revolution."
Privilege & Equality
"You're not under attack when others gain rights and privileges you've always had."
"Bigotry and sexism destroy the unity needed for a nation to live."
"Privilege is not knowing that you're hurting others and not listening when they tell you."
"Privilege is when you contribute to the oppression of others and then claim that you are the one being discriminated against."
"Privilege is when you can afford to sit back and watch as others' rights are trampled upon."
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