Quote by Dame Edith Evans

When a woman behaves like a man why doesn't she behave like a nice man?


When a woman behaves like a man why doesn't she behave like

Summary

This quote questions the societal expectation for women who adopt masculine behaviors. It suggests that if a woman is going against gender norms by behaving like a man, it would be preferable for her to conform to societal expectations of being "nice" while doing so. The quote highlights the underlying bias and assumption that masculine traits are inherently more acceptable or appreciated, while feminine traits are expected to be associated with kindness. It raises a critique on the imbalance of expectations placed on women who deviate from traditional gender roles.

Topics

Women
By Dame Edith Evans
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