Androgynous Quote by Rita Mae Brown
“Virginia Woolf said that writers must be androgynous. I'll go a step further. You must be bisexual.”
About This Quote
Writers should embrace both masculine and feminine qualities, and also accept fluid sexual identities to enrich perspective.
In simple terms: Writers need both genders and fluid sexuality for depth.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate androgyny and openness.
Themes
gender
sexuality
creativity
Mood
thought‑provoking
challenging
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- personal essays
- literary criticism
- identity politics
Key Concepts
fluid identity
androgyny
self‑acceptance
Questions to Reflect On
- How does sexual fluidity influence artistic voice?
- Can one be androgynous without a specific sexual label?
A Different Perspective
Not all writers feel comfortable with bisexual identity; cultural contexts vary.
