Bigs Quote by Toni Morrison
“I think women dwell quite a bit on the duress under which they work, on how hard it is just to do it at all. We are traditionally rather proud of ourselves for having slipped creative work in there between the domestic chores and obligations. I'm not sure we deserve such big A-pluses for all that.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Interview on Gender and Labor, 1999
The quote highlights how women often undervalue their contributions, juggling creative work with domestic duties, and feel undeserving of high praise.
In simple terms: Women juggle work and home, feeling unworthy of praise.
Recognize and celebrate women's full labor.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career planning
- mental health
- advocacy
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we shift cultural narratives about women's labor?
- What structures support equitable acknowledgment?
Societal norms may still undervalue women's work despite recognition efforts.