We women are doing pretty well. We're almost back to where we were in the twenties. (1976)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Mead notes that by 1976, women's progress had regressed to levels similar to the 1920s.
- In plain terms
- Women's status in 1976 was similar to what it was in the 1920s.
- What can you take from it?
- Progress for women can stall or reverse.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What progress has been lost?
- How do we measure equality?
Another view
The comparison might overlook advancements in areas like health or legal rights.
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