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Quote by Kate Millett

“In sex one wants or does not want. And the grief, the sorrow of life is that one cannot make or coerce or persuade the wanting, cannot command it, cannot request it by mail order or finagle it through bureaucratic channels.”

Book:Sita

Work

Sita

This book is a narrative of Sita's life, highlighting her resilience and devotion as she faces the challenges of her husband's banishment and her own hardships in the netherworld. more

Author

Kate Millett

Kate Millett is an American writer and feminist, born on September 14, 1934. Her works hold significant status in the field of feminist literature, with notable titles including 'Sexual Politics' and 'Scapegoat'. more

“Coitus can scarcely be said to take place in a vacuum; although of itself it appears a biological and physical activity, it is set so deeply within the larger context of human affairs that it serves as a charged microcosm of the variety of attitudes and values to which culture subscribes. Among other things, it may serve as a model of sexual politics on an individual or personal plane.”

Humans May Said Values Culture Individual Attitude Activity Models Affair Variety Planes Vacuums Microcosm Physical Activity

Book:Sexual Politics

Source: Sexual Politics

“You won't do any more housework Then you go to the bin.”

Housework

Author:Kate Millett

“I'm slammed with an identity that can no longer say a word; mute with responsibility.”

Responsibility Identity Mute

Book:Flying

Source: Flying

“What is the future of the woman's movement How in the hell do I know I don't run it.”