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Feminism Quote by Andrea Dworkin

“Sitting with Ricki [Abrams], talking with Ricki, I made a vow to her: that I would use everything I knew, including from prostitution, to make the women's movement stronger and better; that I'd give my life to the movement and for the movement. I promised to honour-bound to the well-being of…” quote by Andrea Dworkin
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““Sitting with Ricki [Abrams], talking with Ricki, I made a vow to her: that I would use everything I knew, including from prostitution, to make the women's movement stronger and better; that I'd give my life to the movement and for the movement. I promised to honour-bound to the well-being of women, to do anything necessary for that well-being. I promised to live and to die if need be for women. I made that vow some thirty years ago, and I have not betrayed it yet.””

Andrea Dworkin

About This Quote

Source Interview: Women's Movement Commitment, Andrea Dworkin, 1990s

She pledged to devote her knowledge, including from her past in prostitution, to strengthen the women's movement, committing her life to its cause.

In simple terms: A lifelong vow to use all experience for women's empowerment.

Key Takeaway

Channel all personal experiences toward advocacy and support.

Themes

activism feminism commitment

Mood

determined passionate

Type

inspirational political

When to use this quote

  • nonprofit leadership
  • grassroots organizing
  • policy advocacy
  • education programs

Key Concepts

personal sacrifice movement building

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can activists sustain long‑term commitment?
  • What boundaries are healthy to maintain?
A Different Perspective

Such dedication may risk burnout or neglect of personal wellbeing.

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