Children Quote by Germaine Greer
““A housewife's work has no results: it simply has to be done again. Bringing up children is not a real occupation, because children come up just the same, brought up or not.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Female Eunuch, 1970
Domestic labor is endless and invisible, and childrearing is seen as non‑work despite its societal value.
In simple terms: Housework repeats; childrearing undervalued.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and value unpaid care work.
Themes
gender
labor
recognition
family
society
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
social commentary
feminist
When to use this quote
- parenting
- home management
- policy advocacy
- public awareness
Key Concepts
feminist critique
social economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies better acknowledge unpaid care?
- What policies could support caregivers?
A Different Perspective
It overlooks the emotional labor and skill involved.
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