Crowley Quote by Lawrence Sutin
““The real inferiority of women to men is shown by their hate of paederasty , which they regard as unfair competition. Men on the other hand rather approve of Sapphism , as saving them trouble & expense. — Aleister Crowley . 1929-03-09 diary entry.””
About This Quote
Source Diary entry, 9 March 1929, Aleister Crowley
The quote claims women’s inferiority stems from sexual envy, reflecting misogynistic bias.
In simple terms: It argues women are inferior because they resent men’s sexual freedom.
Key Takeaway
Question gender stereotypes.
Themes
gender
sexism
historical attitudes
misogyny
power dynamics
Mood
critical
historical
Type
Crowley:0
Cynicism:1
Feminism:1
Inferiority:1
Sex:1
Aleister Crowley:0
Inferiority Women:1
Regard Unfair:0
Unfair Competition:0
Real Inferiority:0
When to use this quote
- literary analysis
- gender studies
- historical context
- ethical critique
Key Concepts
patriarchal ideology
social hierarchy
sexual politics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this perspective affect modern gender equity?
- What evidence disproves such claims?
A Different Perspective
The view is outdated and harmful.
