Amazon Quote by Phyllis Chesler
![“I am not saying that a female-dominated or Amazon society based on the oppression of men is any more "just" than is a male-dominated society based on the oppression of women. I am merely pointing out in what ways it is better for women. [¶] Perhaps someday a choice between forms of injustice will…” quote by Phyllis Chesler](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/abe/phyllis-chesler-16740_amazon_i-am-not-saying-that-a-female-dominated_2610666.jpg)
“I am not saying that a female-dominated or Amazon society based on the oppression of men is any more "just" than is a male-dominated society based on the oppression of women. I am merely pointing out in what ways it is better for women. [¶] Perhaps someday a choice between forms of injustice will not be necessary.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Feminist critique of power structures, 2015
Compares gendered oppression, arguing a female‑dominant society could be less unjust, urging a future without any oppression.
In simple terms: Imagining a fairer world beyond gender oppression.
Key Takeaway
Seek societies without oppression.
Themes
feminism
justice
social critique
Mood
critical
visionary
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- activist organizing
- educational curricula
- community dialogues
Key Concepts
intersectionality
power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What would a just society look like?
- How can we move beyond binary oppression?
A Different Perspective
Ideal societies may overlook other forms of inequality.
![“Men ruled the roost and women played a subservient role [in the 1960s]. Working wives were a rarity, because their place was in the home, bringing up the kids. The women who did work were treated as second-class citizens because it was a male-dominated society. That was a fact of life then. But it…” quote by Jon Hamm](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/182/jon-hamm-8288_1960s_men-ruled-the-roost-and-women-played-a-s_2379052.jpg)
