Quote by Betty Friedan

A woman is handicapped by her sex, and handicaps society, either by slavishly copying the pattern of man's advance in the professions, or by refusing to compete with man at all.

A woman is handicapped by her sex, and handicaps society, ei

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This quote suggests that women face a significant disadvantage due to their gender, which not only limits their personal growth but also poses a hindrance to society as a whole. It argues that women are either constrained by imitating the traditional male-dominated path in professions or by refusing to engage in competition with men altogether. Either way, it implies that women are held back both individually and collectively, emphasizing the societal repercussions of gender inequality.

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