I am Quote by Recep Tayyip Erdogan
“A woman who abstains from motherhood saying 'I am working' means she is in fact rejecting motherhood.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public remarks, Turkey, 2020
Rejecting motherhood while claiming work is a denial of a personal choice and societal role.
In simple terms: She denies motherhood while saying she works.
Key Takeaway
Recognize personal agency over societal expectations.
Themes
gender roles
identity
societal pressure
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
political
social commentary
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- family planning
- social expectations
- gender debate
Key Concepts
feminism
personal autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you equate work with identity?
- How does society shape choices about motherhood?
A Different Perspective
May overlook genuine personal desire for motherhood.
![“Ladies, [motherhood] is a full-time job. Do not kid yourself that you can be a dental receptionist and a mother; that you can be a typist and a mom; that you can be a Vice President and a mom. One of the two things will win. Now look at your Bible and ask what you have to do.” quote by Alistair Begg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1d9/alistair-begg-2884_asks_ladies-motherhood-is-a-full-time-job-do_15681.jpg)
