We live, I am trying to say, in an epidemic of male violence against women.
Interpretation
The quote highlights the serious issue of violence that men perpetrate against women, calling for awareness and action.
Katha Pollitt's quote addresses the alarming prevalence of male violence against women, suggesting that this issue has reached epidemic proportions. It urges society to acknowledge this reality and take steps towards preventing such violence, emphasizing the urgent need for change in attitudes and behaviors that perpetuate gender-based violence.
In practice
This quote can be used in a speech advocating for women's rights.
I think the meaning of abortion is what the woman says it is: For a woman who wants a child but can't have this one, it can be sad; for a woman who doesn't want a baby, it can feel like a huge relief, like having your whole life given back to you.
We need to say that women have sex, have abortions, are at peace with the decision, and move on with their lives. We need to say that is their right, and, moreover, it's good for everyone that they have this right: The whole society benefits when motherhood is voluntary.
Misogyny runs deeper than religion.
This is not a contest between persons. The humblest citizen in all the land, when clad in the armor of a righteous cause, is stronger than all the hosts of error. I come to you in defense of a cause as holy as the cause of liberty - the cause of humanity.
To cowards what advice shall I offer? - nothing whatsoever have I to say.
My words of encouragement for teen girls suffering with eating disorders, self-harm, anything... is to get help. It's the most important thing you can do for yourself, and it can change your life and potentially save your life.
As I stood and gave the eulogy for young Michael Brown last week, I kept thinking about the fact that this child should have been in college instead of laying in a coffin.
The work of anti-racism can only take place inside each individual soul, where we all try to grow into better people. There is no national tonic or instant cure.
There is a thin line between peace of the brave and peace of the hostage... between compromise - even calculated risk - and irresponsibility and capitulation.
Subscribe for the occasional hand-picked quote. No noise.