Capitalism Quote by Eve Ensler
“I think one of the problems with the capitalist mainstream is this: no matter what you create to respond or resist it they will buy it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Feminist Forum, 2014
Capitalist systems co‑opt resistance; even dissenting creations become marketable, diluting impact.
In simple terms: Resistance gets commodified.
Find non‑commercial avenues for change.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- art activism
- grassroots movements
- alternative economies
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can activism stay authentic?
- What alternatives exist beyond profit?
Market forces are pervasive.