Available Quote by Lily Tomlin
“The thing that most distresses me is whenever I see things over sexualized, I worry about young girls. Some of the fall out of the feminist movement is that it made younger and younger girls more sexually available. It's part of the philosophy, be your own person and be free. But, girls are so over sexualized in this culture.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2019 interview on gender and media, Lily Tomlin
She expresses concern that pervasive sexualization harms young girls and undermines feminist goals of autonomy.
In simple terms: Worry about over‑sexualization of girls.
Key Takeaway
Protect youth from harmful media norms.
Themes
feminism
media influence
gender
Mood
concerned
critical
protective
Type
social commentary
cautionary
When to use this quote
- education curricula
- parental guidance
- media policy
- advertising standards
Key Concepts
cultural critique
sexualization
youth protection
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance personal freedom with protecting youth?
- What role should media play in shaping gender norms?
A Different Perspective
Sexualization can be a symptom of broader societal issues, not just media.
