Quote by Agnes Macphail

It is a fact that all women contribute more to marriage than men for the most part they have to change their place of living, their method of work, a great many women today changing their occupation entirely on marriage and they must even change their name.

It is a fact that all women contribute more to marriage than

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This quote highlights the societal expectations placed on women within the institution of marriage. It acknowledges that women often sacrifice more than men when entering into a marital relationship. They may have to give up their home, alter their careers, and even change their identity by adopting their husband's last name. The quote sheds light on the unequal burden women historically carry within marriages, calling attention to the personal and professional sacrifices they are often required to make.

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