Candace-bushnell Quote by Candace Bushnell
““I really liked it.” She covers her mouth in horror. “If I like sex, do you think it means I can’t be a feminist?” “No.” I shake my head. “Because being a feminist -- I think it means being in charge of your sexuality. You decide who you want to have sex with. It means not trading your sexuality for… other things.” “Like marrying some gross guy who you’re not in love with just so you can have a nice house with a picket fence.” “Or marrying a rich old geezer. Or a guy who expects you to cook him dinner every night and take care of the children,” I say, thinking of Samantha. “Or a guy who makes you have sex with him whenever he wants, even if you don’t,” Miranda concludes. We look at each other in triumph, as if we’ve finally solved one of the world’s great problems.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “Sex and the City” (TV series adaptation), 1998–2004
Feminism is about owning sexual agency and making choices free from societal pressure.
In simple terms: Feminism means controlling your own sexuality.
Key Takeaway
Assert autonomy over sexual and life choices.
Themes
feminism
agency
sexual autonomy
societal expectations
Mood
critical
empowering
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- dating
- career decisions
- marriage negotiations
Key Concepts
gender politics
personal empowerment
relationship dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does sexual autonomy look like for you?
- How do societal expectations shape your choices?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex power dynamics in relationships.
