Stone age Quote by Naomi Alderman
““The women will die just as much as the men will if we bomb ourselves back to the Stone Age. And then we'll be in the the Stone Age. Er. Yeah. And then there will be five thousand years of rebuilding, five thousand years where the only thing that matters is: can you hurt more, can you do more damage, can you instill fear? Yeah? And then the women will win.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview, 2022, discussion on gender conflict
The quote warns that a regression to primitive violence will prioritize destruction and fear, ultimately leading to women prevailing through survival and resilience.
In simple terms: Violence leads to fear; women may survive and dominate.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the cost of destructive cycles.
Themes
gender conflict
war
survival
power dynamics
Mood
anxious
critical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political debate
- social movements
- peacebuilding
- gender studies
Key Concepts
feminism
human nature
conflict escalation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies prevent regression to violence?
- What roles can women play in rebuilding peace?
A Different Perspective
It assumes women will win without addressing systemic change.
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