Quote by Phyllis McGinley

Sometimes I have a notion that what might improve the situation is to have women take over the occupations of government and trade and to give men their freedom. Let them do what they are best at. While we scrawl interoffice memos and direct national or extranational affairs, men could spend all their time inventing wheels, peering at stars, composing poems, carving statues, exploring continents -- discovering, reforming, or crying out in a sacramental wilderness. Efficiency would probably increase, and no one would have to worry so much about the Gaza Strip or an election.

Sometimes I have a notion that what might improve the situat

Summary

The quote suggests a reversal of traditional gender roles in which women would take over government and trade occupations, allowing men to focus on pursuits traditionally associated with creativity and exploration. The speaker argues that this shift would increase efficiency while freeing men to engage in activities such as inventing, astronomy, art, and exploration. They propose that such a division of labor could potentially improve the overall situation by alleviating concerns about political conflicts and elections, allowing individuals to instead concentrate on personal growth and progress.

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By Phyllis McGinley

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