Women who insist on having the same options as men would do well to consider the option of being the strong, silent type.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Women seeking equality should consider that silence and strength might be safer or more practical than seeking identical roles to men.
- In plain terms
- Women who want the same choices as men might find quiet strength better.
- What can you take from it?
- Equality may come with unexpected costs.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are the costs of equality?
- Is silence a form of power?
Another view
Silence is often a trap for women.
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