Cheating Quote by Lorrie Moore
““He will talk about what "some other people said," and what he and "some other people did," and when he never specifically mentions women it will be like the Soviet news agency which never publicizes anything containing the names of the towns where the new bombs are.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Book of Unknown Things” by Lorrie Moore, 2014
The speaker critiques a narrative that omits women, likening it to censored Soviet news that hides bomb locations.
In simple terms: Excluding women is a form of erasing their impact.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and include women's contributions.
Themes
gender
representation
media
history
power
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
analytical
commentary
When to use this quote
- journalism
- academic analysis
- public discourse
- policy making
Key Concepts
feminist critique
silencing
visibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How does omission shape perception?
- What steps ensure inclusive storytelling?
A Different Perspective
The claim may overgeneralize all male-dominated narratives.
