Quote by Elisabeth Shue
My mom had started to go to work when I was nine or ten, so I was aware of women trying to find their own identities by working. But I was still influenced by men to such an extreme. I wanted to play their games and wanted to compete in their world and be like them.
Summary
In this quote, the speaker reflects on their personal experience as a child witnessing their mother's entry into the workforce and the subsequent search for identity among women. Despite being exposed to the idea of women asserting themselves through work, the speaker acknowledges that they were still heavily influenced by male figures. They confess a desire to participate in and excel within traditionally masculine domains, highlighting the societal pressures and norms that can shape one's aspirations and sense of self.
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