Acts of violence Quote by Andrea Dworkin
““When I say that we must establish values with originate in sisterhood, I mean to say that we must not accept, even for a moment, male notions of what non-violence is. These notions have never condemned the systematic violence against us. The men who hold these notions have never renounced the male behaviours, privileges, values and conceits which are in and of themselves acts of violence against us.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women’s Liberation Conference, 1995
Calls for a feminist redefinition of non‑violence that rejects male‑centric concepts and addresses systemic oppression.
In simple terms: Redefine non‑violence from a feminist perspective.
Key Takeaway
Challenge patriarchal definitions.
Themes
feminism
non‑violence
social justice
Mood
defiant
hopeful
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- activism
- policy advocacy
- education reform
- community organizing
Key Concepts
intersectionality
power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can feminist values reshape concepts of non‑violence?
- What steps can dismantle systemic violence?
A Different Perspective
May face resistance from entrenched patriarchal structures.
