Again and again Quote by Shulamith Firestone
“We should keep in mind that Revolutions anywhere are always glad to use any help they can get, even from women. But unless women also use the Revolution to further their own interests as well as everyone else's, unless they make it consistently clear that all help given now is expected to be returned, both now and after the Revolution, they will be sold out again and again.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Dialectic of Sex, 1970
Women must leverage revolutionary change for their own liberation, not just serve others.
In simple terms: Use revolutions to advance women’s rights.
Key Takeaway
Demand reciprocal benefit in social upheavals.
Themes
feminism
revolution
reciprocity
empowerment
political strategy
Mood
determined
urgent
hopeful
Type
political
feminist
strategic
When to use this quote
- activism
- policy advocacy
- union organizing
- community building
- education reform
Key Concepts
Marxist feminism
intersectionality
social movements
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ensure your activism benefits you and others?
- What structures guarantee mutual support after change?
A Different Perspective
Revolutions may exploit women if they don’t assert their own interests.
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