A man is educated and turned out to work. But a woman is educated - and turned out to grass.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Education prepares men for jobs but often leaves women with little role.
- In plain terms
- Society trains men to work and women to do nothing.
- What can you take from it?
- Education should lead to opportunity for all genders.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does education still lead to different outcomes by gender?
- How can we fix this imbalance?
Another view
Roles have changed since this quote was written.
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