At what point did men decide that women are "on the…
““At what point did men decide that women are "on the market" to "be picked?" "Pick me! Pick me!" Oh really? Is it really like that? I shall be the one to do the picking, thank you. No one will in any way line me up against the wall and take a pick. Men do not do the picking. Women do the picking. Only stupid women wish to be "picked out." This is the ancient way, this is the way of gods and angels. Women are not "on the market;" women are seated on thrones.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Women should reject being treated as market commodities and claim agency over their choices.
In simple terms: Women are not commodities.
Key Takeaway
Assert female agency.
Themes
gender
power
agency
Mood
defiant
empowering
Type
feminist
political
When to use this quote
- workplace
- relationships
- media representation
Key Concepts
feminist theory
social norms
Questions to Reflect On
- How can women reclaim power in daily life?
- What allies support gender equity?
A Different Perspective
Patriarchal structures resist change.