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Quote by Mary Wollstonecraft

“Women are, in fact, so much degraded by mistaken notions of female excellence, that I do not mean to add a paradox when I assert, that this artificial weakness produces a propensity to tyrannize, and gives birth to cunning, the natural opponent of strength, which leads them to play off those contemptible infantile airs that undermine esteem even whilst they excite desire.”

Book:A Vindication of the Rights of Woman

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A Vindication of the Rights of Woman

Written by Mary Wollstonecraft, this book is a passionate plea for the education and rights of women, advocating for their equality in society and challenging the traditional roles assigned to them. more

Author

Mary Wollstonecraft

Mary Wollstonecraft, born on April 27, 1759, and died on September 10, 1797, was an influential English writer, philosopher, and feminist. She is best known for her work 'A Vindication of the Rights of Woman', which challenged the gender roles and social structures of her time. more

“Women should have silk stockings and be fulfilled. There is nothing like a silk stocking on a bad rainy day When your hair is oily and you live in a cold Garçonnière You put on the heater at six even though you’re supposed to keep it at three It’s just another lemon tree, Even on a Wednesday.”

Poetry Women Poems Contemporary Poetry Feminist Poems Women Literature

Author:Ioana Cristina Casapu

“I got to my place late one night. I was really beat. Getting that key out and into the door was about the last of me. I walked into the bedroom and there was Fay in bed reading the New Yorker and eating chocolates. She didn't even say hello. I walked into the kitchen and looked for something to eat. There was nothing in the refrigerator. I decided to pour myself a glass of water. I walked to the sink. It was stopped-up with garbage. Fay liked to save empty jars and jar lids. The dirty dishes filled half the sink and on top of the water, along with a few paper plates, floated these jars and jar lids. I walked back into the bedroom just as Fay was putting a chocolate in her mouth. "Look, Fay," I said, "I know you want to save the world. But can't you start in the kitchen ?" "Kitchens aren't important," she said.”

Women Hippie Dysfunctional Relationships

Book:Post Office

Source: Post Office

“Mother had been the primary breadwinner, while continuing to cook meals, clean the house, do the laundry, and I had never once heard her express anything like resentment. Until now. “Then you should do the husband’s work,” she said, her voice raised.”

Mother Women Feminism

Book:Educated

Source: Educated

“The word of God taught women to hate themselves And seek supremacy in the oppression of others To look for redemption in violence Condone violence committed against other women In the name of God”