Dreams Quote by Kij Johnson
““She had never met a woman from the waking world. Once she asked Carter about it. "Women don't dream large dreams," he had said, dismissively. "It is all babies and housework. Tiny dreams." Men said stupid things all the time, and it was perhaps no surprise that men of the waking world might do so as well, yes she was disappointed in Carter.””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “The Dream-Quest of Vellitt Boe” by Kij Johnson, 2016
The narrator observes gendered expectations that limit women's aspirations, highlighting dismissive attitudes toward women's dreams.
In simple terms: Women are told their dreams are small and domestic.
Key Takeaway
Challenge limiting stereotypes about women's ambitions.
Themes
gender roles
aspirations
stereotypes
Mood
frustrated
reflective
Type
narrative
critical
When to use this quote
- parenting
- career planning
- creative projects
- advocacy for women
Key Concepts
feminism
social conditioning
dreams
Questions to Reflect On
- How do societal expectations shape personal ambitions?
- What can be done to encourage women’s big dreams?
A Different Perspective
The quote reflects a personal anecdote, not a universal truth about all men.
