Too much has already been said and written about 'women's sphere'. Leave women, then, to find their sphere.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Stone suggests abandoning the debate over 'women's sphere' and letting women define their own roles.
- In plain terms
- Stop arguing about women's sphere; let women find it.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid limiting definitions; let individuals define their roles.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who defines your roles?
- Are spheres real or imposed?
Another view
The phrase assumes women have the social freedom to find any sphere they choose.
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