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Beauty Quote by Arundhati Roy

“But remember that if the struggle were to resort to violence, it will lose vision, beauty and imagination. Most dangerous of all, it will marginalize and eventually victimize women. And a political struggle that does not have women at the heart of it, above it, below it, and within it is no…” quote by Arundhati Roy
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“But remember that if the struggle were to resort to violence, it will lose vision, beauty and imagination. Most dangerous of all, it will marginalize and eventually victimize women. And a political struggle that does not have women at the heart of it, above it, below it, and within it is no struggle at all.”

Arundhati Roy

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Role of Women in Political Struggle, 2015

Violence erodes creativity; women must be central to any political movement.

In simple terms: Violence kills imagination; women are essential.

Key Takeaway

Center women in activism.

Themes

politics gender violence activism

Mood

critical reflective

Type

analytical advocacy

When to use this quote

  • protests
  • policy making
  • grassroots organizing
  • educational campaigns

Key Concepts

feminism power dynamics marginalization

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can movements stay non‑violent?
  • What ways ensure women’s voices are heard?
A Different Perspective

May overlook other forms of oppression.

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