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Art Quote by Angela Robinson

“If you grow up saying, 'I want to be a lawyer,' everyone says, 'Let's give her everything she needs to be a lawyer.' But if you say 'I want to be an artist or a dancer or a painter,' it's, 'Oh, she'll grow out of it.'” quote by Angela Robinson
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“If you grow up saying, 'I want to be a lawyer,' everyone says, 'Let's give her everything she needs to be a lawyer.' But if you say 'I want to be an artist or a dancer or a painter,' it's, 'Oh, she'll grow out of it.'”

Angela Robinson

About This Quote

Societal expectations often limit support for artistic ambitions compared to conventional careers.

In simple terms: People support traditional careers more than creative ones.

Key Takeaway

Encourage diverse aspirations regardless of norms.

Themes

gender expectations career pressure creativity

Mood

reflective critical

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • education
  • career counseling
  • artistic mentorship

Key Concepts

social conditioning identity formation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we broaden support for creative paths?
  • What biases influence our encouragement?
A Different Perspective

Support may be limited by cultural biases.

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