Good people Quote by Jessica Valenti
““Girls “going wild” aren’t damaging a generation of women, the myth of sexual purity is. The lie of virginity—the idea that such a thing even exists—is ensuring that young women’s perception of themselves is inextricable from their bodies, and that their ability to be moral actors is absolutely dependent on their sexuality. It’s time to teach our daughters that their ability to be good people depends on their being good people , not on whether or not they’re sexually active…so while young women are subject to overt sexual messages everyday, they’re simultaneously being taught—by the people who are supposed to care for their personal and moral development, no less—that their only real worth is their virginity and ability to remain “pure”.””
About This Quote
Source Article: The Guardian, “The Myth of Virginity”, 2020
Societal pressure ties a woman's moral value to sexual purity, limiting her agency and self-worth.
In simple terms: Purity myths restrict women.
Key Takeaway
Value women beyond sexual status.
Themes
gender
sexuality
agency
morality
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
social
political
When to use this quote
- education
- parenting
- media literacy
- policy making
Key Concepts
feminist theory
social conditioning
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we teach self-worth independent of sexuality?
- What role do media play in reinforcing purity myths?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep-seated beliefs is slow and contested.
