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“Prostitution means sexual intercourse between a man and a woman aimed at satisfying the man's sexual and the woman's economic needs. It is obvious that sexual needs, even in a male dominated system, are not as urgent and important as economic needs which, if not satisfied, lead to disease and…” quote by Nawal El Saadawi
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“Prostitution means sexual intercourse between a man and a woman aimed at satisfying the man's sexual and the woman's economic needs. It is obvious that sexual needs, even in a male dominated system, are not as urgent and important as economic needs which, if not satisfied, lead to disease and death. Yet society considers the woman's economic need as less vital than the man's sexual one.”

Nawal El Saadawi

About This Quote

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

Economic survival often outweighs sexual autonomy, especially for women in patriarchal societies.

In simple terms: Economic needs dominate over sexual needs for women.

Key Takeaway

Address economic inequality to empower women.

Themes

gender economics power sexuality inequality

Mood

critical advocacy

Type

social critique feminist analysis

When to use this quote

  • poverty relief
  • sex worker rights
  • policy reform
  • education programs

Key Concepts

feminist economics social hierarchy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What policies best balance economic and sexual rights?
  • How can societies value women's economic contributions?
A Different Perspective

Economic focus may ignore emotional and relational health.

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