Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson

The little rift between the sexes is astonishingly widened by simply teaching one set of catchwords to the girls and another to the boys.

The little rift between the sexes is astonishingly widened b

Summary

This quote emphasizes the detrimental effect of gender-specific teachings and catchwords on perpetuating divisions between men and women. By teaching different sets of words, concepts, and values to each gender, the quote suggests that we inadvertently create misunderstandings and widen the gap between sexes. This highlights the importance of promoting gender equality in education and in society as a whole, as it can help bridge this rift and promote mutual understanding.

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By Robert Louis Stevenson

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