Quote by George Bernard Shaw

The only way for a woman to provide for herself decently is for her to be good to some man that can afford to be good to her.

The only way for a woman to provide for herself decently is

Summary

This quote implies that a woman's financial stability is contingent upon her ability to find a man who can support her. It suggests that women cannot achieve financial independence on their own and need to rely on a man's generosity. This perspective reinforces traditional gender roles and undermines the idea of women's self-sufficiency and economic empowerment. By limiting a woman's options solely to dependence on men, the quote perpetuates inequality and overlooks the myriad of ways in which women can assert their agency and succeed independently.

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By George Bernard Shaw

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