Women are not the second citizens of society and deserve equal rights and respect in the society. However, it seems like there are still many steps needed to demolish the fort of patriarchy and lay a foundation of equality. This world has got the likes of Michelle Obama, Melinda Gates, Sunita Williams, JK Rowling, and Marie Curie. And when half of the world consists of women and they are equally strong to lead this world- why do they need to put extra effort into getting equal treatment? Ponder on that question for a while as we live in the 21st century and the world needs to change now. Also, check out these 20 thought-provoking quotes on respecting women.
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1. Equality that exists in reality instead of just books…
“We need to live in a culture that values and respects and looks up to and idolizes women as much as men.” — Emma Watson
2. No human deserves disrespect…
“A woman brought you into this world, so you have no right to disrespect one.” — Tupac Amaru Shakur
3. Women have the right to make their own choices…
“We need to understand that there is no formula for how women should lead their lives. That is why we must respect the choices that each woman makes for herself and her family. Every woman deserves the chance to realize her God-given potential.” — Hillary Clinton
4. No harm in treating each other with dignity irrespective of gender- is there?
“This is not just about women. We men need to recognize the part we play, too. Real men treat women with the dignity and respect they deserve.” — Prince Harry
5. Showing respect and honor to women must never go out of style!
“I still believe in the old-fashioned ways of showing a woman Respect and Honor!!” Angela Merkel
6. Real men respect everyone…
“It is unmanly. It is not some expression of macho virtue. It is the absolute antithesis of this. Real men don’t bully women and children. Respect for women … is so important.” -Malcolm Turnbull
7. Society is happy and prosperous if women get equal respect and say.
“The measure of any society is how it treats its women and girls.” Michelle Obama
8. Women deserve respect. Period.
“Respect a woman not because they demand it, but because they deserve it.” Saraswati Awasthi
9. Truth be told…
“I think women are foolish to pretend they are equal to men, they are far superior and always have been.” Sir William Gerald Golding
10. A real man has respect for a woman.
“You don’t have the right to be called a man if you do not have respect for a woman.” – Avijeet Das.
11. Teach equality since childhood…
“We have to raise our young boys to respect women and our young girls to demand respect and to get their values from something other than their physicality.” – Paula Broadwell.
12. Let’s respect everyone for what value they provide for society’s betterment…
“Let’s respect women for the value – let’s respect everyone, men and women, for the value they bring to the workplace.” – Nancy Pelosi.
13. No men need to have a superiority complex
“Love and respect woman. Look to her not only for comfort, but for strength and inspiration and the doubling of your intellectual and moral powers. Blot out from your mind any idea of superiority; you have none.- Giuseppe Mazzini
14. And both are necessary…isn’t it?
“There are two sorts of affection – the love of a woman you respect, and the love for the woman you love.” – Arthur Wing Pinero.
15. Because everything starts at home first…
“Men who love their mothers treat women wonderfully. And they have enormous respect for women.” – Ellen Barkin.
16. Every girl should command respect and equality without fear!
“A girl should be two things: who and what she wants.” – Coco Chanel
17. Rely only on yourself!
“Women have discovered that they cannot rely on men’s chivalry to give them justice.” –Helen Keller
18. Women are doers- who agrees?
“If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman.” –Bozoma Saint John
19. Take your own charge women!
“I encourage women to step up. Don’t wait for somebody to ask you.” –Reese Witherspoon
20. Can’t hold back women for too long!
“I raise up my voice—not so that I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard. … We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back.”- Malala Yousafzai
Which quotes from the above compilation of 20 thought-provoking quotes on respecting women inspired you towards respecting women the most? Tell us your views on the equality and respect that women get today and what they actually deserve- in the comments section.