Back Quote by Lucille Roybal-Allard
“The tendency is to think if you are a professional woman, it's because you've turned your back on the traditional side. The tendency is not to recognize that we can excel as professionals without giving up our identity of being mother, wife and homemaker.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Work‑Life Balance, 2018
Women can succeed professionally without abandoning family roles.
In simple terms: Career and family can coexist.
Key Takeaway
Support policies that value both work and home.
Themes
equality
family
career
identity
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
political
motivational
When to use this quote
- parental leave
- flexible schedules
- career advancement
- family responsibilities
Key Concepts
Feminist theory
social policy
Questions to Reflect On
- What structures hinder your dual roles?
- How can workplaces better support mothers?
A Different Perspective
Balancing both may require systemic change, not just personal effort.
