Quote by Frances O'Grady

When I look at my daughter, who's 24, she is much more confident than I ever was and her expectations are higher. But I worry that there is a backlash brewing against progress on equality.

When I look at my daughter, who's 24, she is much more confi

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The speaker reflects on their daughter's self-assurance and high expectations compared to their own past. However, they express concern about a possible backlash that threatens the strides made towards equality. The quote encapsulates a parent's admiration for their child's progress while highlighting a worry for potential regression in societal attitudes towards equal rights.

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