You're right.. Though the line can apply today also, although the "place" will be different. I could also say that a "goo husband knows hs place"..

Our parents' generation had a differnt perspective on marriage. In those times, it worked most of the time..

We have moved on and there is more equality and sharing of "duties", though not perhaps as you would wish..

I see my my son and his wife, and their relationship is again different.

Humanity evolves as circumstances / environments change.
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