Men have still not realized that letting women do so much of the work for so little reward makes a man in the house an expensive luxury rather than a necessity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Greer argues that relying on underpaid domestic labor makes men an expensive burden rather than essential partners in the home.
- In plain terms
- Expecting women to do unpaid housework makes men a luxury not a necessity.
- What can you take from it?
- Fair domestic contribution is essential for equitable partnerships.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How is domestic labor valued?
- What makes a partner a necessity?
Another view
It simplifies complex economic and family dynamics.
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