Commitment Quote by Wendy Shalit
““A society which sees her modesty or her "hang-ups" as a problem is necessarily a society which will not be able to get him to commit. Conversely, a society which respected modesty, or what now goes by "hang-ups", was one in which men were obligated.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The New Feminist Movement, Wendy Shalit, 2013
Societies that label modesty as a problem hinder commitment, while those that respect it create obligations for men.
In simple terms: Respecting modesty fosters commitment; demeaning it blocks it.
Key Takeaway
Value modesty to strengthen relationships.
Themes
gender roles
commitment
social norms
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- dating
- marriage
- workplace dynamics
- family expectations
Key Concepts
feminism
cultural expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- How does modesty influence trust?
- What are the costs of labeling modesty as a flaw?
A Different Perspective
Societal pressure can suppress authentic expression.
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