A man is free to go up as high as he can reach up to; but I, with all my style and pep, can't get a man my equal because a girl is always judged by her mother.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Women face stricter standards tied to their mothers unlike men.
- In plain terms
- Men can rise by ability; women are judged by family background.
- What can you take from it?
- Gender biases limit social mobility.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does family affect perception?
- Where else do double standards appear?
Another view
Generalizes across cultures and time.
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