Best man for the job
“Today, the best man for the job may be a woman. We may finally be on the verge of understanding that sexism is a social disease that can be eradicated. It’s not simple, but a solution must be found.”
Quotes
Girl Justice
Asked by a second grader: “How does it feel to be a girl justice?”
“Fine. The boy justices treat me great.”
If an idea has merit
“If an idea has merit, one person can change the course of his or her family, the community, state, country, or the world.” -Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson
First woman justice
“I may be the first woman justice, but I’m clearly not the last.” – Attorney Shirley S. Abrahamson
A Woman’s Place
“A woman’s place is in the house—the State house, the courthouse, even the White House.”
Economically Threatened
“I always tell guys who feel threatened economically that they shouldn’t let on how they feel. I tell them if they’re weak and frightened, women will sense that weakness and pounce on them. I tell them that they should welcome these successful women and show that they are strong enough and self-confident enough to handle it.”
Women and Elections
“When someone tells me women don’t stand much of a chance of winning an election, I’ve got some statistics for them. According to my own personal survey, about half the men who run for public office lose. Surely women can do at least that well.”