Divorce Quote by Arlie Russell Hochschild
“The influx of women into paid work and her increased power raise a woman's aspirations and hopes for equal treatment at home. Her lower wage and status at work and the threat of divorce reduce what she presses for and actually expects.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Second Shift, 1989
Women’s increased labor participation raises aspirations for equality at home, but lower wages and divorce risk temper expectations.
In simple terms: Work raises women’s equality hopes, but limits persist.
Key Takeaway
Address wage gaps and security.
Themes
gender
work
equality
aspirations
economic pressure
Mood
analytical
empathetic
Type
sociological
policy
When to use this quote
- Policy advocacy
- work‑life balance
- social research
Key Concepts
Feminist theory
family dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How to close wage gaps?
- What supports women’s home expectations?
A Different Perspective
Structural barriers remain.
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