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Care Quote by Dacia Maraini

“Besides, everywhere, life is getting longer, marriages fall apart, divorce is a reality that happens even where the law doesn't sanction it. It remains the tradition that women are trusted to take care of the children.” quote by Dacia Maraini
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“Besides, everywhere, life is getting longer, marriages fall apart, divorce is a reality that happens even where the law doesn't sanction it. It remains the tradition that women are trusted to take care of the children.”

Dacia Maraini

About This Quote

Source Essay: Women and Society, Dacia Maraini, 1998

Modern life extends, yet traditional expectations still pressure women to care for children despite legal changes.

In simple terms: Women still bear caregiving duties.

Key Takeaway

Challenge gendered expectations.

Themes

gender family tradition

Mood

concerned critical

Type

sociopolitical analytical

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • parenting policies
  • career planning
  • legal reform

Key Concepts

social norms legal disparity work-life balance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you support equitable caregiving?
  • What policies could reduce this burden?
A Different Perspective

Cultural change is slow and uneven.

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