Communism Quote by Katharine Whitehorn
“In our society mothers take the place elsewhere occupied by the Fates, the System, Negroes, Communism or Reactionary Imperialist Plots; mothers go on getting blamed until they're eighty, but shouldn't take it personally.”
About This Quote
Mothers are scapegoated by various societal forces, blamed into old age, yet they should not internalize this blame.
In simple terms: Mothers face unfair blame.
Recognize systemic blame, protect self‑esteem.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family dynamics
- media narratives
- political discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can mothers reclaim agency against societal scapegoating?
- What structures perpetuate this blame?
Systemic issues may be oversimplified; individual responsibility varies.