Economic Quote by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
“The labor of women in the house, certainly, enables men to produce more wealth than they otherwise could; and in this way women are economic factors in society. But so are horses.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Women and Economics, 1911
Women’s domestic labor creates economic value, yet society often undervalues it, equating women to animals in productivity.
In simple terms: Women’s housework adds economic value.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and value domestic work.
Themes
gender equality
economics
labor value
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
analytical
advocacy
When to use this quote
- policy making
- family budgeting
Key Concepts
unpaid labor
economic contribution
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we quantify domestic contributions?
- What policies could acknowledge this work?
A Different Perspective
Changing societal values is complex.
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