A man must know how to fly in the face of opinion; a woman to submit to it.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Men are expected to challenge opinions while women are expected to accept them.
- In plain terms
- Men should challenge what others think, women should agree.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize that societal expectations of behavior often differ by gender.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you still see these expectations today?
- How do you challenge opinion?
Another view
This reflects historical norms that are shifting in modern society.
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