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A man is educated and turned out to work. But a woman is educated and turned out to grass
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"A man is educated and turned out to work. But a woman is educated and turned out to grass"

- Pearl S. Buck

About this Quote

This quote by Pearl S. Buck speaks to the gender inequality that has actually existed in society for centuries. It suggests that guys are anticipated to be educated and after that go out into the world to work, while ladies are anticipated to be educated and then stay at house. This quote highlights the double standard that has actually been put on ladies throughout history, where they are anticipated to remain in the domestic sphere and not pursue a career. It also speaks with the absence of opportunities available to females, as they are not offered the very same possibilities as guys to pursue a profession and be economically independent. This quote is a pointer of the importance of gender equality and the requirement to create more opportunities for ladies to pursue their dreams and achieve success. It is also a call to action to develop a more fair society where everybody is given the same chances regardless of gender.

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Pearl S. Buck This quote is written / told by Pearl S. Buck between June 6, 1892 and March 6, 1973. She was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 42 other quotes.

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