“On silence: Silence is an important language. Not speaking can be an intensely relational act. … Repression is a kind of silence, and also shapes voice. [p. 23] The silencer has power. The dominant culture defines what is spoken about, what is repressed. The effect on the non-dominant culture (in this case women or girls) is to learn the language of camouflage. She learns to disassociate from her own knowing and her own voice.[p. 50] from WOMEN VOICE AND WRITING” VoiceSilencePower Of WordsWriting Voice Book:Women, Voice, and Writing : How to define, develop, and strengthen your writing voice Source: Women, Voice, and Writing : How to define, develop, and strengthen your writing voice
“On criticism: When you choose voice, you know someone is not going to agree with you. There will be opposition, criticism. There are two ways to deal with criticism: either get a thick skin, or a strong inner core. [p. 95]” VoiceConfidenceCriticismCompetitionOppositionCreative ProcessWriting Process Writing Advice Book:Women, Voice, and Writing : How to define, develop, and strengthen your writing voice Source: Women, Voice, and Writing : How to define, develop, and strengthen your writing voice