Gail Collins Quotes

The work-family divide is the biggest issue for American women. But in some ways it's amazing how adjusted society has become to it. In the 1970s, as women began to take more jobs, society was reeling.

Gail Collins

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  Gail Collins
  • Work
  • Women
  • Family