Benefits Quote by Catharine MacKinnon
“It's mainly a few elite women who benefit greatly from standing with the forces that keep women down.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Sexual Harassment of Women, 1979
A small group of elite women benefit by aligning with forces that oppress other women.
In simple terms: Some elite women gain from supporting oppressive structures.
Question alliances that sustain inequality.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- activism
- political analysis
- sociology
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Who are the “elite” in this context?
- How can solidarity be fostered?
Identifying elite beneficiaries can be complex.