Ability Quote by Amber Hollibaugh
“If you're a person with resources who is LGBT, you may have some problems with that - but, frankly, you'll probably have an apartment. If you're poor, if you're transgender, if you're a person of color, if you're HIV positive and you're homeless, the ability to act on desire, the ability to be safely somewhere to make love with anybody that you want to make love with is unlikely.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Transgender Rights Discussion, 2015
Having resources eases access to safe spaces for intimacy, while marginalized groups face barriers to secure environments for consensual relationships.
In simple terms: Resources enable safe intimacy; lack of them creates risk.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for inclusive housing and support services.
Themes
inequality
sexuality
housing
health
intersectionality
Mood
empathetic
urgent
reflective
Type
activist
social
policy
When to use this quote
- LGBTQ+ individuals seeking stable housing
- transgender people needing safe spaces
- people living with HIV needing secure environments
- low‑income communities facing discrimination
Key Concepts
social justice
human rights
public policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies ensure safe intimate spaces for all?
- What policies reduce housing insecurity for marginalized groups?
A Different Perspective
Systemic oppression and economic disparity limit safe intimacy for many.
