Apricots Quote by Ellen Hopkins
“Girls get screwed. Not that kind of screwed, what I mean is, they're always on the short end of things. The way things work, how guys feel great, but make girls feel cheap for doing exactly what they beg for. The way they get to play you, all the while claiming they love you and making you believe it's true. The way it's okay to gift their heart one day, a backhand the next, to move on to the apricot when the peach blushes and bruises. These things make me believe God's a man after all.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Crank, Ellen Hopkins, 2004
Women often face double standards where they are praised for one behavior but judged for another, leading to feelings of exploitation and disappointment.
In simple terms: Women are treated unfairly and judged inconsistently.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge double standards.
Themes
gender inequality
double standards
emotional labor
power dynamics
Mood
frustrated
hopeful
reflective
Type
social commentary
personal narrative
critical.
When to use this quote
- relationships
- workplace
- media representation
- personal boundaries
Key Concepts
feminist theory
social conditioning
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do double standards affect your self‑esteem?
- What can you do to support equitable treatment?
A Different Perspective
Not all men or women act this way; experiences vary widely.
![“I love, love, love apricot baby food. My closet in the kitchen is filled with jars of it. I love Lucky Charms and Cocoa Pebbles cereal. I love my purple couch, and I love dancing. I used to have the best stuffed animals, but Samson [her dog] ate them.” quote by Alicia Silverstone](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6da/alicia-silverstone-8220_animal_i-love-love-love-apricot-baby-food-my-cl_211324.jpg)
