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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I've come, even as a feminist, to dread the phrase 'female friendship,' because it tends to signal overdetermined relationships.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The phrase 'female friendship' can imply preconceived notions that may limit the authenticity of women's relationships.
In this quote, Michelle Dean expresses her concern that the term 'female friendship' carries social expectations and stereotypes that can undermine the genuine nature of women's bonds. She suggests that labeling friendships in such a way can lead to a narrow interpretation of these relationships, causing them to be viewed through a critical lens rather than appreciating their complexity and individuality.
Themes
Female FriendshipRelationshipsFeminismAuthenticitySocial Norms
In practice
Example use cases
During a women's conference discussing the dynamics of female support networks.
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