Quote by Roger Bannister

Mothers, unless they were very poor, didn't work. Both of my parents had to leave education. My mother had to work in a cotton mill until 18 or 19, when she took some training in domestic science.

Mothers, unless they were very poor, didn't work. Both of my

Summary

This quote highlights the historical context of the speaker's upbringing and the limited opportunities available to women, particularly mothers, during that time. It emphasizes the financial constraints that often forced women to work in low-paying jobs, such as the cotton mill mentioned. The mention of the speaker's mother attending training in domestic science suggests the limited avenues for women's education and professional development at the time. Overall, the quote sheds light on the societal roles and challenges faced by women and mothers in the speaker's upbringing.

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By Roger Bannister

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