Males Quote by Kate Zambreno
“I have almost never been compared to male writers in any review. All women.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Literary magazine, 2020
The author notes that reviews compare her work only to other women writers, highlighting gender bias in literary criticism.
In simple terms: Reviews focus on gender rather than merit.
Demand equal literary evaluation.
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When to use this quote
- book reviews
- writing workshops
- publishing industry
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do critics default to gendered comparisons?
- How can women writers gain unbiased recognition?
The statement may ignore broader systemic issues beyond gender.