Would it be better if I'd had daughters? she asked the mirror, in apparent earnestness.No, she answered herself. They'd only marry men, and there you are.
In this introspective moment, a woman reflects on the idea of having daughters, pondering whether their lives would be more fulfilling. She wrestles with her thoughts about their futures, questioning the societal roles that would shape their destinies.
Ultimately, she comes to a realization that having daughters might not have changed her situation but instead would lead them into conventional paths, where they would ultimately depend on men. This dialogue within...
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