Also Quote by Gloria Steinem
“As long as working women also have to do the work of child and family care at home, they will have two jobs instead of one. Perhaps more important, children will grow up thinking that only women can be loving and nurturing, and men cannot.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women’s Rights Rally, 1971
Women juggling paid work and unpaid caregiving face double burdens, reinforcing gender stereotypes.
In simple terms: Women often have two jobs at home and work.
Key Takeaway
Share caregiving responsibilities.
Themes
gender equality
work-life balance
stereotypes
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
advocacy
analytical
When to use this quote
- family planning
- policy advocacy
- employer benefits
- parenting support
Key Concepts
feminist theory
social roles
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies recognize unpaid labor?
- What policies support shared caregiving?
A Different Perspective
Economic and cultural shifts are needed to value unpaid care work.
