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Agendas Quote by Jaclyn Friedman

“I want a future where women and girls get to be the subject of their own sexuality, not the object of somebody else’s. That we are the main characters in our own play, not props in somebody else’s—which is how women’s sexuality is treated now. Whatever the outside attitudes about sexuality it’s…” quote by Jaclyn Friedman
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“I want a future where women and girls get to be the subject of their own sexuality, not the object of somebody else’s. That we are the main characters in our own play, not props in somebody else’s—which is how women’s sexuality is treated now. Whatever the outside attitudes about sexuality it’s always about somebody’s agenda for us, and I want a world where we can have our own.”

Jaclyn Friedman

About This Quote

Empowering women to define their own sexuality challenges objectification and promotes agency.

In simple terms: Women should control their own sexuality.

Key Takeaway

Support self‑determination in sexual expression.

Themes

feminism agency sexuality

Mood

determined inspirational

Type

manifesto activist

When to use this quote

  • education
  • media representation
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

autonomy self‑definition gender equality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps can shift societal views?
  • How can individuals claim sexual agency?
A Different Perspective

Cultural norms often resist change.

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