Ann Oakley Quotes

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Ann Oakley, born in 1944, is a British writer known for her works that focus on women, gender, and social issues. She is renowned for her insightful observations and unique narrative style.

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All Mother Actualization Alternatives Be Good Being A Good Mother Careers Children Chores Clean Clean House

Famous Ann Oakley Quotes

“Being a good mother does not call for the same qualities as being a good housewife; a dedication to keeping children clean and tidy may override an interest in their separate development as individuals.”

May Children Doe Mother Individual Interest Quality Development Clean Be Good Dedication Housewife Tidy Good Mother Being A Good Mother

Book:Housewife

Source: Housewife

“Housework is work directly opposed to the possibility of human self-actualization.”

Inspirational Humans Self Possibility Household Cleaning Housework Chores Self Actualization Actualization Clean House Household Chores

Book:Woman's work: the housewife, past and present

Source: Woman's work: the housewife, past and present

“Clearly, society has a tremendous stake in insisting on a woman's natural fitness for the career of mother: the alternatives are all too expensive.”

Mother Natural Careers Humorous Motherhood Alternatives Expensive Stakes Fitness Insisting

Book:Woman's work: the housewife, past and present

Source: Woman's work: the housewife, past and present

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Born: 1944
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 3

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