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“On the question of women's sexual freedom or female independence, there are still issues that haven't been worked out. There's an aura of traditional gender roles that is not talked about that really permeates these conversations. There is this vacillation between a desire for independence and having the kinds of sexual freedom that men have and, on the other side, issues about female vulnerability and susceptibility to male aggression and violence. We need more honesty about the actual conditions in which sex is happening.”

Quote by Laura Kipnis

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Laura Kipnis is an American cultural critic and writer, known for her critical analyses of gender, media, and culture. Her work often explores issues of power, desire, and social norms. more

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