Language Quote by Andrea Dworkin
“Male supremacy is fused into the language, so that every sentence both heralds and affirms it.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Gender and Language, 1985
Language embeds male dominance, reinforcing power each each time it is used.
In simple terms: Words carry sexism.
Key Takeaway
Challenge sexist language.
Themes
feminism
language
power dynamics
Mood
critical
empowering
Type
theoretical
activist
When to use this quote
- education
- media writing
- policy drafting
Key Concepts
patriarchal discourse
semantic bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How does language shape thought?
- What alternatives can disrupt bias?
A Different Perspective
Changing language alone may not shift deeper structures.
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