Skip to content

Nature Quote by Margaret Atwood

“Nature demands variety, for men. It stands to reason, it's a part of the procreational strategy. It's Nature's Plan. Women know that instinctively. Why did they buy so many different clothes, in the old days? To trick the men into thinking they were several different women. A new one each day.” quote by Margaret Atwood
Download Open image
““Nature demands variety, for men. It stands to reason, it's a part of the procreational strategy. It's Nature's Plan. Women know that instinctively. Why did they buy so many different clothes, in the old days? To trick the men into thinking they were several different women. A new one each day.””

Margaret Atwood

About This Quote

Source Essay: Gender and Fashion, 2015

Women historically used varied clothing to create multiple personas, influencing male perception and societal roles.

In simple terms: Clothing creates multiple identities to affect perception.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the power of presentation.

Themes

gender fashion identity strategy

Mood

playful critical

Type

cultural observational

When to use this quote

  • marketing
  • personal branding
  • social experiments
  • activism

Key Concepts

social construct psychology cultural history

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does clothing affect your self‑image?
  • Can you use fashion to challenge norms?
A Different Perspective

May reinforce stereotypes.

4.2 out of 5 (4 ratings)

More by Margaret Atwood

Explore all 2,072 Margaret Atwood quotes

More Nature quotes

Browse all 47,383 Nature quotes