America Quote by Mary Robinson
“We need to understand that we need to get the work-life balance better for both men and women - by men taking on more of those roles of homemaking and child rearing - it's an important area that we still haven't got right. I do worry; it's not just in the United States, it's also in parts of Latin America.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN Women Conference, 2015
Gender equity requires shared domestic duties, improving work‑life balance for all.
In simple terms: Men should share home and childcare work.
Key Takeaway
Promote shared responsibilities.
Themes
equality
work‑life balance
gender roles
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
activist
policy
When to use this quote
- household chores
- childcare
- career planning
- cross‑cultural studies
Key Concepts
sociology
policy
family dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can workplaces support shared domestic duties?
- What policies encourage gender‑balanced caregiving?
A Different Perspective
Cultural resistance may persist.
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