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Is a man's body at stake? Any time a man is asked to work…

“Is a man's body at stake? Any time a man is asked to work to pay child support, he is using his body, his time, his life - not for nine months, but for a minimum of 18 to 21 years. So the motto of the feminist with integrity is, 'It's a woman's and man's right to choose because it is a woman's and…” quote by Warren Farrell
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“Is a man's body at stake? Any time a man is asked to work to pay child support, he is using his body, his time, his life - not for nine months, but for a minimum of 18 to 21 years. So the motto of the feminist with integrity is, 'It's a woman's and man's right to choose because it is a woman's and man's body at stake.'”

Warren Farrell

About This Quote

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

The quote argues that men’s bodily autonomy is compromised when forced to pay child support, equating it to a right of choice for both genders.

In simple terms: Men should have equal say over bodily commitments like child support.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for shared responsibility and bodily autonomy.

Themes

gender equality bodily autonomy family law rights responsibility

Mood

controversial defensive

Type

political argumentative

When to use this quote

  • court hearings
  • legislative debates
  • public policy discussions
  • family counseling

Key Concepts

feminism legal ethics social contract

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does financial support affect child welfare?
  • Should bodily autonomy override child support obligations?
A Different Perspective

The quote oversimplifies complex financial and child welfare considerations.

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