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Feminine intuition? Is that what you wanted the robot for? You men. Faced with a woman reaching a correct conclusion and unable to accept the fact that she is your equal or superior in intelligence, you invent something called feminine intuition.
Isaac Asimov
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Interpretation

What this quote means

This quote critiques the dismissal of women's intelligence by attributing their insights to 'feminine intuition'.

Isaac Asimov highlights the tendency of some men to undermine women's intellectual capabilities by labeling their insights as 'feminine intuition'. This term serves to dismiss and devalue the logical conclusions reached by women, suggesting that their intelligence is somehow different or less valid than that of men. Asimov's statement challenges societal norms that perpetuate gender inequality, encouraging recognition of women's intellect and contributions.

Themes

Feminine IntuitionIntelligenceGender EqualityWomen'S RightsCritique

In practice

Example use cases

In a discussion about gender equality in the workplace, one might quote Asimov to emphasize the importance of recognizing women's intelligence.

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