Comment Quote by Viola Davis
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“People often forget our emotional contribution to relationships and to marriage and that might be a completely sexist comment but, what I tried not to do [in "Fences"] is, I tried to just put that monologue as part of my stream of consciousness.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Fences (1996)
Screenplay by August Wilson
In simple terms: Women often feel their emotional labor in marriage is overlooked, leading to sexist assumptions.
Key Takeaway
Emotional work in relationships is undervalued.
Themes
Recognize and value emotional contributions.
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
advisory
philosophical
When to use this quote
- feminist theory
- social expectations
Key Concepts
relationships
gender
emotional labor
marriage
Practical Applications
- marriage counseling
- team projects
- family discussions
- workplace dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can partners balance emotional and practical support?
- What steps can we take to acknowledge hidden labor?
A Different Perspective
May overlook practical contributions and overemphasize sentiment.
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