Control Quote by Mokokoma Mokhonoana
““A salary is, to a man's employer, what his wife's vagina is to his wife: a tool used to (1) reward; and (2) control him.””
About This Quote
It likens a salary to a wife's vagina as tools that both reward and control, highlighting power dynamics in employment and marriage.
In simple terms: Salary and intimacy are compared as mechanisms of reward and control.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address power imbalances.
Themes
power
control
gender
economics
Mood
critical
provocative
Type
analytical
controversial
When to use this quote
- workplace negotiations
- marital relationships
- policy discussions
- activism
- education
Key Concepts
patriarchy
instrumentalism
objectification
Questions to Reflect On
- How do power structures shape personal relationships?
- Can compensation be truly equitable?
A Different Perspective
The analogy may oversimplify complex personal and professional relationships.
