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“We have to stop arresting prostitutes and not arresting traffickers and pimps. It's absurd. We're arresting the victim or the survivor and not the oppressor.” quote by Gloria Steinem
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“We have to stop arresting prostitutes and not arresting traffickers and pimps. It's absurd. We're arresting the victim or the survivor and not the oppressor.”

Gloria Steinem

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Justice should target perpetrators, not victims; current law misplaces blame on survivors.

In simple terms: Punish oppressors, not victims.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for fair law enforcement.

Themes

justice human rights policy

Mood

urgent determined

Type

activist political

When to use this quote

  • legal system
  • social services
  • advocacy campaigns
  • public policy

Key Concepts

victim advocacy criminal justice reform

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps can shift public perception?
  • How can survivors be empowered legally?
A Different Perspective

Changing laws is complex and slow.

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