Career Quote by Sherry Lansing
“This will sound like I grew up on another planet, except for those people who are past 55, 60 maybe. When I was growing up, my mother and her generation basically felt that you should only work as a way of passing time until you got married and had at least two children. And the only careers that were open for women at the time was teacher or nurse - which are fantastic careers, I mean fantastic and I actually am a former math teacher.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Business Insider, 2023
Older generations often saw work as a temporary phase before marriage and children, limiting women's career options to teaching or nursing, reflecting cultural expectations of the time.
In simple terms: Work was seen as a stopgap before family; women faced limited career paths.
Key Takeaway
Challenge outdated gender norms.
Themes
gender
career
culture
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
personal
societal
When to use this quote
- career planning
- parenting decisions
- education choices
Key Concepts
Social expectations
career development
Questions to Reflect On
- How have your career expectations changed?
- What barriers still exist for women?
A Different Perspective
Modern work values differ; not all follow traditional paths.
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