Children Quote by Alva Myrdal
“marriage, home life, and children, ought to be enjoyed by men and women together. Nobody - and least of all the child - is served by the present tendency to put these things all on one side as 'Woman's World.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Welfare State and the Family, Alva Myrdal, 1955
The quote argues that marriage, home life, and children should be shared responsibilities, not relegated to women alone.
In simple terms: Both genders should share family duties.
Key Takeaway
Promote shared family responsibilities.
Themes
gender equality
family dynamics
social policy
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
ethical
social
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- parenting workshops
- policy debates
- community education
Key Concepts
feminism
shared responsibility
social welfare
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies encourage shared domestic roles?
- What barriers prevent equal participation?
A Different Perspective
May overlook individual preferences for role distribution.
