"My parents had a wonderful marriage, but it was a very dependent relationship. My mother was entirely dependent on my father because that's how it was in those days"
- Erika Slezak
About this Quote
This quote by Erika Slezak speaks to the conventional gender functions of the past. In her parents' marriage, her dad was the breadwinner and her mom was totally based on him. This was a typical dynamic in marital relationships of that period, as women were frequently anticipated to remain at home and look after the family while men were the main earners. In spite of this conventional dynamic, Erika Slezak's moms and dads had a fantastic marital relationship, which speaks to the strength of their relationship. It is a tip that even when couples have different roles, they can still have a strong and caring relationship. This quote also serves as a pointer of how far society has actually been available in terms of gender functions and expectations.
This quote is written / told by Erika Slezak somewhere between August 5, 1946 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA.
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