Listen Quote by Lucille Clifton
““listen, you a wonder. you a city of a woman. you got a geography of your own. listen, somebody need a map to understand you. somebody need directions to move around you. listen, woman, you not a noplace anonymous girl; mister with his hands on you he got his hands on some damn body!””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Listen, Woman” (published in 1990 collection “The Book of Light”)
The poem urges women to be heard and recognized as individuals, not anonymous objects, demanding respect and agency.
In simple terms: Women deserve to be seen and respected as individuals.
Key Takeaway
Demand recognition and respect for women’s identity.
Themes
identity
respect
gender
voice
agency
Mood
reflective
empowering
Type
poetic
social
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- public discourse
- media representation
- education curricula
Key Concepts
feminist empowerment
self‑definition
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “map” symbolize for understanding a woman?
- How can we amplify women’s voices in daily life?
A Different Perspective
Societal norms often silence women, making change difficult.
