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Women as a class have never subjugated another group; we…

“Women as a class have never subjugated another group; we have never marched off to wars of conquest in the name of the fatherland. We have never been involved in a decision to annex the territory of a neighboring country, or to fight for foreign markets on distant shores. These are the games men…” quote by Susan Brownmiller
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“Women as a class have never subjugated another group; we have never marched off to wars of conquest in the name of the fatherland. We have never been involved in a decision to annex the territory of a neighboring country, or to fight for foreign markets on distant shores. These are the games men play, not us. We want to be neither oppressors nor oppressed. The women's revolution is the final revolution of them all.”

Susan Brownmiller

About This Quote

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

Women have historically avoided imperialist aggression and seek a society without oppressors or victims, viewing feminism as the ultimate liberation.

In simple terms: Women reject war and conquest, aiming for equality.

Key Takeaway

Embrace non‑violent, inclusive change.

Themes

equality peace feminism anti‑imperialism social justice

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

political inspirational

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • policy making
  • education reform
  • community organizing

Key Concepts

Patriarchy power dynamics revolutionary theory non‑violence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can feminism address intersecting oppressions?
  • What non‑violent strategies can replace traditional power structures?
A Different Perspective

May overlook individual agency within diverse cultures.

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