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Friends Quote by Jacqueline Woodson

“I have met women who don't have close women friends, and I've always been like, "How could that possibly be?"” quote by Jacqueline Woodson
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“I have met women who don't have close women friends, and I've always been like, "How could that possibly be?"”

Jacqueline Woodson

About This Quote

Source Interview: Literary Podcast, 2018

The author expresses surprise at women lacking close female friendships, questioning social expectations.

In simple terms: Some women lack close female friends.

Key Takeaway

Explore friendship dynamics.

Themes

relationships gender social norms

Mood

curious empathetic

Type

observational personal

When to use this quote

  • college life
  • workplace
  • online communities

Key Concepts

female bonding loneliness

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do some women have few close friends?
  • What factors foster strong female bonds?
A Different Perspective

Friendship patterns vary culturally.

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