Defined Quote by Gloria Steinem
“Before feminism, work was largely defined as what men did or would do. Thus, a working woman was someone who labored outside the home for money, masculine-style.”
About This Quote
Historically, work was seen as a male domain; women working outside the home were viewed as adopting masculine roles.
In simple terms: Work once seen as male only.
Key Takeaway
Recognize gender bias in labor history.
Themes
gender
work
history
feminism
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
historical
educational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- gender equity discussions
- education curricula
Key Concepts
labor division
social norms
Questions to Reflect On
- How has gender perception of work changed today?
- What barriers still exist for women in certain fields?
A Different Perspective
Modern work definitions are more fluid, reducing the binary view.
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![“The self is defined psychologically as the psychic totality of the individual. Anything that a [person] postulates as being a greater totality than [oneself] can become a symbol of the self. For this reason the symbol of the self is not always as total as the definition would require.” quote by Carl Jung](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/251/carl-jung-274_defined_the-self-is-defined-psychologically-as-t_7148.jpg)
