Women Quote by Andrea Dworkin
“Women, for centuries not having access to pornography and now unable to bear looking at the muck on the supermarket shelves, are astonished. Women do not believe that men believe what pornography says about women. But they do. From the worst to the best of them, they do.Women, for centuries not having access to pornography and now unable to bear looking at the muck on the supermarket shelves, are astonished. Women do not believe that men believe what pornography says about women. But they do. From the worst to the best of them, they do.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “Pornography: A New Threat to Women” by Andrea Dworkin, 1975
Women are shocked by how pornography shapes male expectations of women, even though they deny it.
In simple terms: Women are surprised by porn’s influence on men’s views of them.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge hidden media influences.
Themes
gender dynamics
media influence
sexual politics
feminist critique
Mood
frustrated
critical
determined
Type
analytical
feminist
When to use this quote
- advertising analysis
- relationship counseling
- media literacy workshops
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
objectification
power structures
cultural conditioning
Questions to Reflect On
- How does pornography affect personal relationships?
- What steps can reduce its impact?
A Different Perspective
The claim may overgeneralize men’s beliefs and ignore individual agency.
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