Quote by Betty Friedan

It is better for a woman to compete impersonally in society, as men do, than to compete for dominance in her own home with her husband, compete with her neighbors for empty status, and so smother her son that he cannot compete at all.

It is better for a woman to compete impersonally in society,

Summary

This quote suggests that it is more desirable for women to participate in society and compete on an equal footing with men, rather than engaging in power struggles within their own homes or seeking to outdo their neighbors solely for the sake of status. The quote highlights the importance of fostering an environment where women can thrive independently, without stifling their own potential or imposing limitations on their sons, allowing both genders to compete freely and actualize their full potentials.

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Competition

By Betty Friedan

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