Body Quote by Gloria Steinem
“I’ve only ever met one woman who actually was a prostitute of her own free will. She didn’t have a pimp. She could pick and choose her customers. That’s so rare. So we have to look at the reality and not romanticize it. We have to be clear that you have the right to sell your own body but nobody has the right to sell anybody else’s body. No one has that right.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2015
Only a few women choose prostitution voluntarily; most are coerced, highlighting the need to protect bodily autonomy without exploitation.
In simple terms: Most prostitution is not a free choice.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for victims’ rights and autonomy.
Themes
human rights
exploitation
gender
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
advocacy
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- support services
- public education
- legal advocacy
Key Concepts
feminism
ethics
law
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards protect autonomy?
- How to support victims effectively?
A Different Perspective
Legalizing may ignore power imbalances.
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