Expensive Quote by Germaine Greer
“Men have still not realized that letting women do so much of the work for so little reward makes a man in the house an expensive luxury rather than a necessity.”
About This Quote
Women’s unpaid labor undervalues them, turning men into costly dependents rather than essential partners.
In simple terms: Unpaid work devalues women; men become luxury.
Key Takeaway
Value and compensate women’s contributions.
Themes
gender
economics
labor
equality
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
social
political
When to use this quote
- household budgeting
- career planning
- policy reform
Key Concepts
feminist theory
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we revalue domestic work?
- What policies support equality?
A Different Perspective
Changing norms is slow and resistant.
