Sheryl WuDunn...when women gain control over spending, less family money is devoted to instant gratification and more for education and starting small businesses.
About This Quote
This quote is talking about the topic of women and money. Women do not gather as much money as men and their spending habits also differ from men. The women of today spend less of their money on things that are fast and instant. They prefer to save up their money for big things that will last a lifetime such as college education, homes, and businesses.
Source: Half The Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity For Women Worldwide
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