Dreams Quote by Marge Piercy
““Huddled in her mink in the Kansas City airport, she had a vision of women writing about sex as openly as male writers, but quite, quite differently. Some women would treat sex much as men did,as conquest, as adventure--in a way as McCarthy had. Other women would treat female sexuality far less romantically then men who did not consider themselves romantics, like Hemingway, were wont to. The earth would not move, no, there would be more biology and less theatrics. Women had less ego involvement in sex than men did, but far more at stake economically.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Woman on the Edge of Time by Marge Piercy, 1976
A vision of women writing about sex with honesty, less romanticism, and more focus on biology and economics than male‑dominated narratives.
In simple terms: Women should write about sex plainly, focusing on biology and economic impact.
Key Takeaway
Write sex topics with factual clarity and economic awareness.
Themes
gender
sex
writing
economics
biology
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
analytical
literary
When to use this quote
- academic research
- literary criticism
- creative writing workshops
- gender studies curricula
Key Concepts
feminist literature
sexual politics
economic critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How can writers balance factual honesty with emotional depth?
- What economic factors shape sexual narratives?
A Different Perspective
May overlook personal emotional experiences of sexuality.
