Book Quote by Nawal El Saadawi
“First of all, I hated the medical profession. Medical education in Egypt was taken from the British, French, colonial educational system. And it's very, very lacking - there is no sexology. I never read the word clitoris in any medical book when I was educated.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 1995
Medical training often neglects sexual health, leaving professionals ill‑prepared to address women's bodily autonomy.
In simple terms: Medical education ignores female sexuality, limiting care.
Key Takeaway
Integrate comprehensive sex education into medical curricula.
Themes
gender
medicine
sexuality
education
women's rights
Mood
critical
advocacy
Type
persuasive
informative
When to use this quote
- medical school
- clinical practice
- public health policy
- women's health workshops
Key Concepts
sexology
curriculum reform
cultural bias
patient autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can educators take to include sexology responsibly?
- How does ignoring sexuality affect patient outcomes?
A Different Perspective
Cultural resistance may hinder curriculum changes.
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