Premenstrual Syndrome: Just before their periods women behave the way men do all the time.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Heinlein uses humor to suggest that PMS makes women act like typical men.
- In plain terms
- He jokes that women behave like men before their period.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect mood changes before periods.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why does PMS get treated this way?
- Are men's behaviors the standard?
Another view
The quote relies on harmful gender stereotypes to make a point.
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