Feminism Quote by Thomas Sankara
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““The specific character of [women's] oppression cannot be explained away by equating different situations through superficial and childish simplifications[:] It is true that both the woman and the male worker are condemned to silence by their exploitation. But under the current system, the worker's wife is also condemned to silence by her worker-husband. In other words, in addition to the class exploitation common to both of them, women must confront a particular set of relations that exist between them and men, relations of conflict and violence that use physical differences as their pretext.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Revolutionary Address, 1985
Women face unique oppression beyond class exploitation, rooted in gendered power relations and violence.
In simple terms: Women suffer distinct oppression.
Key Takeaway
Address gendered power structures.
Themes
gender
class
oppression
Mood
urgent
determined
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- labor unions
- women’s groups
- policy reform
- education programs
Key Concepts
intersectionality
patriarchy
exploitation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can class and gender struggles be united?
- What policies can dismantle gendered violence?
A Different Perspective
Economic reforms alone won’t solve gender inequality.
