Exist Quote by Catherine Reitman
“There's a repression against mothers where we're expected to be full-time workers and pretend we're not mothers, and then expected to be full-time mothers who pretend we're not working. Simultaneously, within the hours of the week that exist.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Working Motherhood, 2021
Society pressures women to juggle full-time work and motherhood, creating impossible expectations and hidden strain.
In simple terms: Women face impossible work‑family expectations.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for realistic expectations.
Themes
gender roles
work‑life balance
societal pressure
Mood
frustrated
hopeful
Type
social
reflective
When to use this quote
- parenting
- career planning
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
intersectionality
time scarcity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can workplaces support mothers better?
- What boundaries can you set?
A Different Perspective
Solutions may require systemic change beyond individual effort.
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