The basic discovery about any people is the discovery of the relationship between its men and its women.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Understanding a society requires examining how its men and women relate to one another.
- In plain terms
- The bond between men and women defines a people.
- What can you take from it?
- Look at gender relations to understand a culture.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do gender roles define your culture?
- What is the foundation of social understanding?
Another view
It overlooks other factors like class or religion that also shape societies.
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