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Love u Quote by John Lennon

“We make her paint her face and dance If she won't be a slave, we say that she don't love us If she's real, we say she's trying to be a man While putting her down we pretend that she is above us” quote by John Lennon
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““We make her paint her face and dance If she won't be a slave, we say that she don't love us If she's real, we say she's trying to be a man While putting her down we pretend that she is above us””

John Lennon

About This Quote

Source Song: “The Wall” (unreleased lyric), 1970

The speaker critiques how society imposes contradictory expectations on women, labeling them based on compliance or authenticity, while simultaneously demeaning them.

In simple terms: Society sets double standards for women and then belittles them.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and challenge gender double standards.

Themes

gender identity power hypocrisy

Mood

frustrated critical

Type

social political

When to use this quote

  • workplace
  • media representation
  • personal relationships
  • activism

Key Concepts

feminism social critique identity politics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you see these double standards in your environment?
  • What can you do to support authentic self‑expression?
A Different Perspective

The quote may oversimplify complex gender dynamics and ignore individual agency.

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