Quote by Margaret Mead

Many societies have educated their male children on the simple device of teaching them not to be women.

Many societies have educated their male children on the simp

Summary

This quote highlights the pervasive gender inequality present in many societies. It suggests that, through socialization, boys are often taught to distance themselves from anything associated with femininity. This education perpetuates traditional gender roles and reinforces the notion that traits and characteristics associated with women are inferior. By instilling the idea of not being women, societies contribute to the marginalization of women and the perpetuation of patriarchal norms.

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By Margaret Mead

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