Dogs live with man as courtiers 'round a monarch, steeped in the flattery of his notice ... to push their favor in this world of pickings and caresses is, perhaps, the business of their lives.
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Women are the only oppressed group in our society that lives in intimate association with their opressors.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the complex relationship between women and the societal structures that oppress them.
Evelyn Cunningham's quote reflects on the unique and paradoxical position of women in society, where they often find themselves in close personal and emotional ties with those who maintain the systems of oppression against them. This situation complicates the struggle for liberation and equality as it intertwines personal relationships with societal injustice, suggesting that the fight against oppression must navigate these intimate connections.
Themes
WomenOppressionRelationshipsSocietyIntimacy
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about gender equality during a seminar, this quote can be used to emphasize the ties between personal relationships and societal oppression.
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