Freedom Quote by Erica Jong
“Beware of the man who praises women's liberation; he is about to quit his job.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Feminist Perspectives, 1992
Beware of men who champion women's liberation while planning to quit their jobs, implying hypocrisy.
In simple terms: Watch for hypocritical allies.
Critically evaluate allies' motives.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- workplace
- activist meeting
- public debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What signals indicate genuine support?
- How can we hold allies accountable?
Not all allies are insincere.