Women Eat Quote by Monique Wittig
““The women say that they could not eat hare veal or fowl, they say that they could not eat animals, but man, yes, they may. He says to them throwing his head back with pride, poor wretches of women, if you eat him who will go to work in the fields, who will produce food consumer goods, who will make the aeroplanes, who will pilot them, who will provide the spermatozoa, who will write the books, who in fact will govern? Then the women laugh, baring their teeth to the fullest extent.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Book of Monique, 1975
The passage satirically critiques patriarchal expectations that women must bear the burden of all societal roles.
In simple terms: Women are blamed for everything, even men's work.
Key Takeaway
Question gendered labor expectations.
Themes
gender
power
satire
Mood
critical
ironic
provocative
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political essay
- literary satire
- gender studies
Key Concepts
patriarchy
role reversal
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How does satire expose gender bias?
- What alternatives to patriarchal narratives exist?
A Different Perspective
Satire may oversimplify complex issues.
