Accounting Quote by Andrea Dworkin
“I have been asked, politely and not so politely, why I am myself. This is an accounting any woman will be called on to give if she asserts her will.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Feminist Perspectives, 1990s
The speaker questions why women must justify themselves, highlighting societal pressure for women to account for their choices.
In simple terms: Women are pressured to explain themselves.
Key Takeaway
Challenge the need to justify personal identity.
Themes
identity
gender
accountability
Mood
determined
empowering
Type
activist
critical.
When to use this quote
- workplace
- family life
- public speaking
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
feminist theory
social expectations
autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this pressure affect your decisions?
- What would change if accountability expectations vanished?
A Different Perspective
Some may view self‑examination as unnecessary.
