Dominance Quote by Betty Friedan
“It is better for a woman to compete impersonally in society, as men do, than to compete for dominance in her own home with her husband, compete with her neighbors for empty status, and so smother her son that he cannot compete at all.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Feminine Mystique, 1963
Women should seek equal participation in public life rather than competing for status within the home, which can hinder their children's development.
In simple terms: Women belong in public competition, not just domestic rivalry.
Promote gender equality in all spheres.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- education
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers prevent women from public participation?
- How does domestic competition affect children?
May ignore individual preferences for domestic life.