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“To say that straight men are heterosexual is only to say that they engage in sex (fucking exclusively with the other sex, i.e., women). All or almost all of that which pertains to love, most straight men reserve exclusively for other men. The people whom they admire, respect, adore, revere, honor, whom they imitate, idolize, and form profound attachments to, whom they are willing to teach and from whom they are willing to learn, and whose respect, admiration, recognition, honor, reverence and love they desire… those are, overwhelmingly, other men. In their relations with women, what passes for respect is kindness, generosity or paternalism; what passes for honor is removal to the pedestal. From women they want devotion, service and sex. Heterosexual male culture is homoerotic; it is man-loving.”

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Book:The Politics of Reality: Essays in Feminist Theory
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The Politics of Reality: Essays in Feminist Theory

This book delves into the complexities of feminist theory, examining its influence on politics, culture, and personal identity. The essays within offer critical insights and analyses of the evolving landscape of feminism. more

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Marilyn Frye
Marilyn Frye

Marilyn Frye is an American philosopher known for her contributions to feminism and critical theory. Her work focuses on the philosophical analysis of gender, power, and oppression, particularly her description of the dynamics of oppression. more

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