“Women and men. They played by different rules because the rules applied to them were different. It was very simple. It was the women who got pregnant and the women who ended up with the kids. All the rest stemmed from that. So women had to learn to protect themselves, had to be wary and careful. The way the rules had been set up, everything was against them.”
This novel delves into the personal and societal challenges faced by women during the 1960s, offering a nuanced portrayal of their experiences and aspirations. more
Marilyn French, born on November 21, 1929 and died on May 2, 2009, was a prominent American author known for her feminist perspective in her works. Her writings focused on the status of women in society, family, and sexuality, with notable works including 'The Feminine Mystique'. more
“Everything about Tom is polished; he has a metrosexual, masculine beauty.”
“Some men enter a woman's life and screw it up forever.”
“Watching grown men run around in tights and chasing an oddly shaped ball is not really my thing.”
“Men are so fucking dumb. No wonder they believe they rule the world.”
“You know men!! As soon as you give in to them, they ignore you.”
“Anyone who knows anything knows we owe everything to our women.”
“I have no notion of treating men with such respect. That is the way to spoil them.”
“Men & Women, respect your body as much as you would want others to respect you”