Man Listen Quote by Anna Wickham
“It is well within the order of things that man should listen when his mate sings; but the true male never yet walked who liked to listen when his mate talked. It is well within the order of things that man should listen when his mate sings; but the true male never yet walked who liked to listen when his mate talked.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The True Male,” 1915
Men should listen to their partners, yet true masculinity is portrayed as dismissive of spoken expression.
In simple terms: Listening is undervalued in gender expectations.
Key Takeaway
Listen more to partners.
Themes
gender roles
communication
masculinity
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
social
literary
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- team meetings
- family discussions
- educational workshops
Key Concepts
feminist critique
social expectation
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do societies value singing over speaking?
- How can men practice active listening?
A Different Perspective
Risk of reinforcing stereotypes.
