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Women want mediocre men, and men are working to be as mediocre as possible
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"Women want mediocre men, and men are working to be as mediocre as possible"

- Margaret Mead

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This quote by Margaret Mead is a commentary on the gender functions and expectations of society. It suggests that women are looking for guys who are not excessively enthusiastic or successful, and that men are actively trying to meet these expectations. This could be analyzed as a criticism of the conventional gender functions that have actually been troubled society, where females are anticipated to be submissive and males are expected to be the breadwinners. It could also be viewed as a commentary on the lack of aspiration and drive in guys, as they are content to remain in a mediocre state. Ultimately, this quote is a pointer that gender functions and expectations can be damaging to both males and females, which it is very important to challenge these standards in order to create a more equitable society.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Margaret Mead between December 16, 1901 and November 15, 1978. She was a famous Scientist from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Women. The author also have 38 other quotes.

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