In America, more than anywhere else in the world, care has been taken constantly to trace clearly distinct spheres of action for the two sexes, and both are required to keep in step, but along paths that are never the same.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- American society historically maintained distinct social roles for men and women.
- In plain terms
- Men and women were expected to follow different roles in society.
- What can you take from it?
- Distinct gender roles were common in America.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How have gender roles changed?
- Are distinct roles useful?
Another view
This description reflects historical norms, not current reality.
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