Combat Quote by Lierre Keith
“One group of people that get a lot of PTSD are soldiers who have been in combat. You know who gets more PTSD, has higher rates of PTSD? Women who have escaped prostitution. That tells me that the war that men wage against women is actually worse than the wars they wage against each other.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Living, 2021
Combat soldiers and women escaping prostitution both suffer high PTSD rates, highlighting gendered violence as a profound trauma source.
In simple terms: Women from prostitution experience severe PTSD, often more than combat veterans.
Key Takeaway
Address gendered trauma and its societal roots.
Themes
trauma
gender
violence
Mood
empathetic
urgent
Type
social
activist
When to use this quote
- mental‑health services
- policy reform
- support groups
- education
Key Concepts
psychology
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How does society minimize women’s trauma?
- What steps can reduce gendered violence?
A Different Perspective
Stigma may hinder acknowledgment and aid.
