Book Quote by Robin Morgan
“... a phallocentric culture is more likely to begin its censorship purges with books on pelvic self-examination for women or bookscontaining lyrical paeans to lesbianism than with See Him Tear and Kill Her or similar Mickey-Spillanesque titles.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Female Body in Politics, 1980
The quote critiques how patriarchal societies target women's bodies and sexuality in censorship, prioritizing control over female autonomy over violent content.
In simple terms: Patriarchal censorship focuses on women's bodies first.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge gendered censorship.
Themes
gender
censorship
patriarchy
sexuality
power
Mood
critical
defiant
analytical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- academic research
- activist campaigns
- policy debates
- educational curricula
- library collections
Key Concepts
feminist theory
social control
media studies
Questions to Reflect On
- How does censorship reflect power over bodies?
- What strategies can protect marginalized voices?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook that some violent media also perpetuate harmful gender norms.
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