Disease Quote by Cornel West
“Patriarchy is a disease and we are in perennial recovery and relapse. So you have to get up every morning and struggle against it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Race Matters, 1993
Patriarchy harms society; continual effort is needed to resist and recover.
In simple terms: Patriarchy is a disease; fight it daily.
Persistently challenge oppressive structures.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- activism
- education reform
- community organizing
- policy change
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does patriarchy affect your daily life?
- What small actions can you take to oppose it?
May overlook individual agency; broad focus can dilute action.