Fitness quote by Ann Oakley

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Clearly, society has a tremendous stake in insisting on a womans natural fitness for the career of mother: the alternati
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"Clearly, society has a tremendous stake in insisting on a woman's natural fitness for the career of mother: the alternatives are all too expensive"

- Ann Oakley

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In this quote, Ann Oakley highlights the societal pressure put on women to meet the function of motherhood. She suggests that society places a high value on a lady's capability to be a mother, which this is seen as her natural and predicted role. Oakley also indicates that there are considerable repercussions if a female does not adhere to this expectation, as the options are deemed to be too pricey. This could refer to the monetary concern of childcare or the societal stigma attached to women who pick not to have kids. Overall, Oakley's quote highlights the societal expectations and repercussions placed on females in concerns to motherhood.

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Ann Oakley This quote is written / told by Ann Oakley somewhere between February 19, 1944 and today. She was a famous Sociologist from United Kingdom, the quote is categorized under the topic Fitness. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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