Business Quote by Ruth Brandon
““...As marriage was woman's business, unmarried women, though doubtless unfortunate, must simply be considered as business failures: harsh, doubtless, but in tune with the sink-or-swim capitalist times.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Rise of the Modern Woman, 1975
Unmarried women were labeled as failures in a capitalist society that valued marriage as economic success.
In simple terms: Unmarried women were seen as business failures.
Key Takeaway
Redefine success beyond marital status.
Themes
gender roles
capitalism
social expectations
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
historical
analytical
When to use this quote
- personal identity
- career focus
- family pressure
Key Concepts
economic independence
social stigma
historical context
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines success for you personally?
- How does society’s pressure affect personal decisions?
A Different Perspective
The view ignores individual worth and diverse life choices.
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