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“At first, it must be remembered, that [women] can never accomplish anything until they put womanhood ahead of wifehood, and make motherhood the highest office on the social scale.” quote by Herbert Croly
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“At first, it must be remembered, that [women] can never accomplish anything until they put womanhood ahead of wifehood, and make motherhood the highest office on the social scale.”

Herbert Croly

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Source Essay: Women’s Role, Herbert Croly, 1910s

Women must prioritize their own identity and motherhood over traditional marital roles to achieve societal progress.

In simple terms: Women should value womanhood and motherhood above wifehood.

Key Takeaway

Elevate women’s own aspirations.

Themes

gender womanhood social change

Mood

thoughtful assertive

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • family policy
  • education reform

Key Concepts

feminist theory role redefinition

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can women balance personal ambitions and motherhood?
  • What societal support is needed?
A Different Perspective

May conflict with individual career goals.

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