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“I hate that we look at women who choose not to run a country as having given up. I get angry that, when a woman decides to hold off on gunning for a promotion because she wants to have a baby, other women whisper that 'she's throwing away her potential.' That is when we're not supporting our own…” quote by Zosia Mamet
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“I hate that we look at women who choose not to run a country as having given up. I get angry that, when a woman decides to hold off on gunning for a promotion because she wants to have a baby, other women whisper that 'she's throwing away her potential.' That is when we're not supporting our own. Who are we to put such a limited definition on success?”

Zosia Mamet

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

She criticizes judging women who prioritize motherhood over career advancement, calling it limiting.

In simple terms: Support diverse definitions of success.

Key Takeaway

Celebrate all choices, not just career ambition.

Themes

gender equality career vs family social judgment

Mood

empathetic determined

Type

social feminist

When to use this quote

  • parenting decisions
  • career planning
  • peer support groups

Key Concepts

feminism work-life balance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we broaden success definitions?
  • What support helps women choose freely?
A Different Perspective

Societal pressure can still influence personal choices.

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