Feminism Quote by Cora Anderson
“The well-cared-for woman is a parasite, and the woman who must work is a slave.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Gender and labor, 2018
The author critiques societal expectations that value dependent women while exploiting working women, highlighting gender inequality.
In simple terms: Dependent women are praised, working women exploited.
Key Takeaway
Challenge gendered labor norms.
Themes
gender equality
labor rights
social critique
Mood
critical
empathetic
Type
social
philosophical
When to use this quote
- workplace policies
- family expectations
- social activism
Key Concepts
feminist theory
economic disparity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do societal expectations shape women's roles?
- What policies could reduce exploitation of working women?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑rooted cultural norms is difficult.
