Being okay Quote by Randi Rhodes
“You know, these conservative women, somebody really needs to go repossess their ovaries. Really, truly, they have no right to them. They are fabulous, little organs and they have absolutely no right to be estrogen-bearing beings. Okay? Just cut 'em off, let 'em go through the hot flashes, let 'em just sit there and complain about hormone therapy, okay? Just take the ovaries and get it over with. Because they don't deserve to have estrogen. They really don't. It's a privilege.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Radio Talk Show, 2019
The speaker argues that women should be denied estrogen, suggesting removal of ovaries as a punitive measure, reflecting extreme misogynistic views.
In simple terms: Denial of natural hormones is oppressive.
Reject harmful gender stereotypes.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- health policy debate
- women’s health advocacy
- public discourse
- legal frameworks
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do some narratives target women’s bodies?
- How can society protect reproductive rights?
Such statements are scientifically unfounded and ethically unacceptable.