Care Quote by Arlie Russell Hochschild
“The "female culture" has shifted more rapidly than the "male culture"; the image of the go-get 'em woman has yet to be fully matched by the image of the let's take-care-of-the-kids- together man. More important, over the last thirty years, men's underlying feelings about taking responsibility at home have changed much less than women's feelings have changed about forging some kind of identity at work.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Second Shift by Arlie Russell Hochschild, 1989
Gender roles evolve unevenly; women's work identities have advanced faster than men's domestic responsibilities.
In simple terms: Women’s careers grew quicker than men’s home roles.
Key Takeaway
Encourage shared domestic duties.
Themes
gender roles
workplace identity
family dynamics
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
analytical
observational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- parenting discussions
- organizational policy
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
sociology
gender studies
identity formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can workplaces support men in caregiving?
- What cultural shifts are needed for balanced gender expectations?
A Different Perspective
Men may resist due to entrenched norms and fear of loss of authority.
