"It is well within the order of things that man should listen when his mate sings; but the true male never yet walked who liked to listen when his mate talked"
- Anna Wickham
About this Quote
This quote by Anna Wickham talks to the standard gender roles of males and females in society. It suggests that men are anticipated to listen when their female partners sing, however not when they talk. This implies that guys are expected to be passive and submissive when it concerns their female partners, while women are expected to be the ones who provide home entertainment and satisfaction. The quote likewise indicates that males are not anticipated to be interested in what their female partners have to say, and that they should not be expected to listen to them. This quote is a reminder of the standard gender roles that have remained in place for centuries, and how they can be overbearing and restricting for both men and women. It is a reminder that we need to aim to create a society where both males and females are respected and valued equally, and where both genders are motivated to listen to each other.
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