Now, it is frequently asserted that, with women, the job…
““Now, it is frequently asserted that, with women, the job does not come first. What (people cry) are women doing with this liberty of theirs? What woman really prefers a job to a home and family? Very few, I admit. It is unfortunate that they should so often have to make the choice. A man does not, as a rule, have to choose. He gets both. Nevertheless, there have been women ... who had the choice, and chose the job and made a success of it. And there have been and are many men who have sacrificed their careers for women ... When it comes to a choice , then every man or woman has to choose as an individual human being, and, like a human being, take the consequences.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quote argues that both men and women must make personal choices between career and family, and that societal expectations often pressure women more than men.
In simple terms: People must choose between work and home, and both genders face consequences.
Key Takeaway
Recognize personal agency in career‑family decisions.
Themes
gender roles
choice
equality
career
family
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
determined
Type
advice
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- family discussions
- policy making
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
social expectations
individual agency
work‑life balance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do cultural expectations shape your career‑family priorities?
- What steps can you take to balance personal ambition with family life?
A Different Perspective
Societal norms may limit true freedom of choice for either gender.