Quote by Camille Paglia

Now that virtually every career is an option for ambitious girls, it can no longer be considered regressive or reactionary to reintroduce discussion of marriage and motherhood to primary education. We certainly do not want to return to the simplistic duality of home economics classes for girls and wood shop for boys.

Now that virtually every career is an option for ambitious g

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This quote argues that with the advancement of opportunities for girls in various careers, it is no longer regressive or old-fashioned to include discussions about marriage and motherhood in primary education. The quote suggests that this inclusion should be done in a way that is not rigid and strictly divided based on gender, but instead focuses on broader and more balanced education. The emphasis is on providing girls with the necessary knowledge and skills for both professional success and personal fulfillment in their personal lives.

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