I believe that in the course of the next century [as dated from June 13, 1944] the notion that it's a woman's duty to have children will change and make way for the respect and admiration of all women, who bear their burdens without complaint or a lot of pompous words!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author predicts societal views on women's duty to have children will shift toward respect.
- In plain terms
- Women will eventually be respected for their choices about having children.
- What can you take from it?
- Social norms around women's roles are expected to evolve.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How should society view motherhood?
- What roles should women be allowed?
Another view
Social change regarding gender roles often takes longer than predicted.
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