Affair Quote by Phyllis McGinley
“Sometimes I have a notion that what might improve the situation is to have women take over the occupations of government and trade and to give men their freedom. Let them do what they are best at. While we scrawl interoffice memos and direct national or extranational affairs, men could spend all their time inventing wheels, peering at stars, composing poems, carving statues, exploring continents -- discovering, reforming, or crying out in a sacramental wilderness. Efficiency would probably increase, and no one would have to worry so much about the Gaza Strip or an election.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Women Who Run the World", 1940
Advocates gender role reversal, letting women lead governance while men pursue creative pursuits, to boost efficiency.
In simple terms: Women lead, men create.
Key Takeaway
Consider gender-balanced responsibilities.
Themes
equality
creativity
efficiency
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- artistic endeavors
- scientific research
- exploration
Key Concepts
gender roles
social structure
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers exist to gender role changes?
- How can we test this hypothesis?
A Different Perspective
Societal norms may resist such radical shifts.
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