Quote by John Schlesinger

That attitude toward women as objects may have worked for the late Sixties, but it doesn't do so now.

That attitude toward women as objects may have worked for th

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This quote highlights the changing societal attitudes towards women and their portrayal as objects. While objectifying women may have been more socially acceptable in the late 1960s, the quote suggests that this attitude no longer holds true in contemporary times. It emphasizes the need for improved understanding and respect for women, recognizing them as individuals with autonomy and agency rather than merely as objects of desire. The quote signifies a shift in cultural values that reject objectification and promote equality and recognition of women's rights and dignity.

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