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“A woman will always be made to feel like a criminal, whatever choice she makes, however hard she tries. Mothers feel like criminals. Non-mothers do, too.” quote by Sheila Heti
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“A woman will always be made to feel like a criminal, whatever choice she makes, however hard she tries. Mothers feel like criminals. Non-mothers do, too.”

Sheila Heti

About This Quote

It highlights how society often judges women harshly, labeling them as wrong regardless of their choices.

In simple terms: Society judges women harshly.

Key Takeaway

Challenge societal judgments.

Themes

gender judgment society

Mood

critical empathetic

Type

social political

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • career decisions
  • public perception

Key Concepts

feminism social norms

Questions to Reflect On

  • What societal pressures influence these judgments?
  • How can we support women’s choices?
A Different Perspective

The statement may overlook individual agency and nuance.

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