Chickens Quote by Jack Nicholson
“I don't know if this is a true statistic, but I heard somewhere that there are three times as many single women over forty as single men. That's what we got from the women's movement. The chickens have come home to roost.”
About This Quote
The quote suggests a perceived gender imbalance among single adults over forty, attributing it to feminist influence and implying a negative consequence.
In simple terms: Claims many single women over forty, blaming feminism.
Question societal narratives about gender and age.
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Type
When to use this quote
- dating market
- media analysis
- policy discussion
- sociology research
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How reliable are such demographic claims?
- What factors truly affect single adult ratios?
The statistic may be inaccurate or oversimplified.