Domination Quote by Andrea Dworkin
“How can anyone love someone who is less than a full person, unless love itself is domination per se?”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Feminist Perspectives on Power, 1990
Love can become a form of domination when one partner is seen as incomplete, questioning the ethics of such relationships.
In simple terms: Love may be controlling if one sees the other as lacking.
Key Takeaway
Seek equality in love.
Themes
power dynamics
love
domination
Mood
critical
thought‑provoking
Type
essay
philosophical
When to use this quote
- romantic partnership
- activist discourse
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
feminist critique
relationship ethics
identity
Questions to Reflect On
- Is love ever truly equal?
- How to balance power and affection?
A Different Perspective
May ignore mutual vulnerability and interdependence.
