Dangerous Women and Power

The speaker, a self-declared 'dangerous woman,' discusses the importance of being fearless and advocating for equality and justice. She shares her personal journey and experiences with activism, emphasizing the need for women to redefine power and support each other. The talk encourages collaboration and the use of power to create positive change, inviting others to join in the movement.

What does the speaker mean by being a 'dangerous woman'?

• Being feared by others

• Being fearless and speaking the truth

• Competing with other women

• Avoiding dangerous situations

What is the significance of women over 65 according to the speaker?

• They are less influential than before

• They are becoming powerful agents of change

• They are focused on caregiving only

• They are retiring and stepping back

Who was the speaker's first mentor that influenced her journey?

• Her college professor

• A famous activist

• Her mother

• Miss Shirley Rountree, her eighth-grade English teacher

What challenge did the speaker face in her first job as a college teacher?

• She was discouraged from joining protest marches

• She was paid more than her male colleagues

• She was promoted quickly

• She was paid less than her male colleague with the same experience

What does the speaker say about women and power?

• Power is not important for women

• Women should avoid positions of power

• Women already have power and need opportunities to use it

• Women are waiting to be empowered

What idea did Bella Abzug propose about women and power?

• Power is not relevant to women

• Women will change the nature of power

• Power will change the nature of women

• Women should change to fit into power structures

How are women in conflict zones transforming their communities?

• By focusing on personal success

• By avoiding conflict

• By leaving their communities

• By forming alliances and ending violence

What does the speaker suggest about using the power of money?

• To invest in luxury goods

• To support economic and political equity

• To increase personal wealth

• To avoid political involvement

What is the speaker's view on the scarcity theory?

• It is irrelevant to women

• It is essential for success

• It should be discarded

• It should be embraced

What does the speaker emphasize about community and support?

• Support should be conditional

• Being there for each other is crucial

• Support should be limited to family

• Community is not important