Character Quote by Lidia Yuknavitch
“We can't handle violence in women characters but we CAN handle what's done to women in our present tense every second of the day worldwide? Or next door? Or in political or medical discourse? Please. That idea just makes me want to crap on a table at a very fancy restaurant.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: 2020, "The Politics of Violence" column
Critiques societal double standards that tolerate violence against women while condemning women’s aggression, highlighting pervasive misogyny.
In simple terms: Society tolerates violence toward women but condemns women’s aggression.
Key Takeaway
Challenge double standards in media and discourse.
Themes
gender
violence
media
double standards
Mood
frustrated
critical
Type
political
social commentary
When to use this quote
- news commentary
- social media
- political debate
Key Concepts
misogyny
social critique
feminist theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What examples show this double standard?
- How can discourse become more balanced?
A Different Perspective
Some may view the critique as overgeneralizing.
