As the little boy said when asked if he wanted to be a lawyer like his mother, 'Oh no, that's women's work.' (Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Gender roles are often ingrained early, with children dismissing careers as inappropriate for their gender.
- In plain terms
- A child rejected a career because he thought it was only for women.
- What can you take from it?
- Gender bias starts in childhood.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you teach children about careers?
- What stereotypes have you noticed?
Another view
The quote is anecdotal and lacks broader statistical evidence.
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