Believe Quote by Andrea Dworkin
![“I don’t believe rape is inevitable or natural. If I did, I would have no reason to be here. If I did, my political practice would be different than it is. Have you ever wondered why we [women] are not just in armed combat against you? It’s not because there’s a shortage of kitchen knives in this…” quote by Andrea Dworkin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d69/andrea-dworkin-1998_believe_i-don-t-believe-rape-is-inevitable-or-na_2587516.jpg)
“I don’t believe rape is inevitable or natural. If I did, I would have no reason to be here. If I did, my political practice would be different than it is. Have you ever wondered why we [women] are not just in armed combat against you? It’s not because there’s a shortage of kitchen knives in this country. It is because we believe in your humanity, against all the evidence.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Feminist critique of violence, 1990s
Rape is neither inevitable nor natural; rejecting this belief affirms humanity.
In simple terms: Rape is not natural.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for gender equity and safety.
Themes
feminism
violence
humanity
Mood
passionate
urgent
empowering
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- education
- activism
Key Concepts
Gender studies
ethical philosophy
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- What societal changes can prevent sexual violence?
- How does language shape perceptions of consent?
A Different Perspective
Cultural denial can perpetuate violence.
