Carrier Quote by Mary Daly
“Women under phallocratic rule are confined to the role of vessels/carriers, directed and controlled by men. Since that role is the basic base reversal of the very be-ing of Voyaging/Spiraling women, when we direct our own Crafts/Vessels we become reversers of that deadly reversal.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “Beyond Patriarchy” (1975)
Patriarchal structures reduce women to passive vessels; reclaiming agency reverses oppression.
In simple terms: Women must reclaim agency.
Key Takeaway
Resist being controlled.
Themes
feminism
agency
patriarchy
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
theoretical
activist
When to use this quote
- activism
- education
- policy making
Key Concepts
gender theory
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you empower women daily?
- What does “craft” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
Resistance can be met with backlash.
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