When woman work outside the home and share breadwinning duties, couples are more likely to stay together. In fact, the risk of divorce reduces by about half when a wife earns half the income and a husband does half the housework.
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For any of us in this room today, let's start out by admitting we're lucky. We don't live in the world our mothers lived in, our grandmothers lived in, where career choices for women were so limited.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote acknowledges the progress made in women's career opportunities compared to previous generations.
Sheryl Sandberg emphasizes the advancements that women have made over the years in terms of career choices and opportunities. By reflecting on the limitations faced by past generations, she encourages the current generation to recognize their fortunate position and the responsibilities that come with it to continue advocating for equality and empowerment.
Themes
WomenCareerOpportunityEmpowermentProgress
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a women's empowerment seminar to inspire discussion about the progress of women's roles in society.
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