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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.” quote by Betty Friedan
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“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.”

Betty Friedan

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.

Key Takeaway

Promote gender equality in all spheres.

Themes

gender equality family society development

Mood

thoughtful critical

Type

analytical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • career advancement
  • education
  • policy making

Key Concepts

feminism social roles parenting

Questions to Reflect On

  • What barriers prevent women from public participation?
  • How does domestic competition affect children?
A Different Perspective

May ignore individual preferences for domestic life.

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