Being a mother Quote by Carolyn Maloney
“Usually women are the lynchpins of the family. They carry the brunt of the work at home and of being mothers and of taking care of the children. Not always. I have a wonderful husband, who is a great father and has helped tremendously at home. And I think that men are getting in touch and I think that the role that they have is so important, to be a good father and have a good career and be a good husband. But I think that as more and more women go into the workforce, you have to have more help at home and it becomes more of a sharing of responsibilities.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Congressional testimony, U.S. House Committee on Oversight, 2023
Women traditionally bear most domestic burdens, but as more women work, household duties must be shared more equally.
In simple terms: Women do most home work; sharing is needed as they work.
Key Takeaway
Share home tasks fairly.
Themes
gender roles
worklife balance
shared responsibility
family dynamics
Mood
reflective
optimistic
pragmatic
Type
observational
advisory
When to use this quote
- dual‑income households
- parenting
- career advancement
- marriage counseling
Key Concepts
feminism
sociology
economic participation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can couples negotiate fair division of chores?
- What policies support shared parenting?
A Different Perspective
Changing norms may face cultural resistance and unequal power dynamics.
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