History Quote by Sulastin Sutrisno
““Dunia ini masih senantiasa teramat sopan. Tidak mau melihat kenyataan yang telanjang bulat. Memalingkan muka dengan penuh rasa jijik dari kenyataan, perempuan telanjang itu.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unknown Indonesian literature, 2015
Society prefers polite denial over confronting harsh realities, especially regarding women's exploitation.
In simple terms: Politeness hides harsh truths about exploitation.
Key Takeaway
Confront reality, not ignore.
Themes
society
politeness
exploitation
gender
truth
Mood
somber
determined
Type
critical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- activism
- media reporting
- education
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
feminism
social critique
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does denial protect comfort?
- What steps expose truth?
A Different Perspective
Politeness can perpetuate oppression.
