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About this quote

What does it mean?
The author argues women have the same right and duty to contribute meaningfully as men and rejects trivial roles.
In plain terms
Women deserve equal opportunities to do meaningful work as men.
What can you take from it?
Women should have equal rights to contribute.

Where it applies

  • challenging gender roles
  • pursuing careers
  • advocating rights

Putting it to work

  • demanding equal opportunities
  • rejecting trivial roles

Questions to consider

  • What does equality mean to you?
  • How do we define meaningful work?

Another view

This view challenges traditional gender norms.

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