She even had a kind of special position among men: she was an exception, she fitted none of the categories they commonly used when talking about girls; she wasn't a cock-teaser, a cold fish, an easy lay or a sneaky bitch; she was an honorary person. She had grown to share their contempt for most women.

Summary

This quote describes a woman who defies the conventional stereotypes and expectations placed on women by society. She is seen as unique and different from others, not fitting into the preconceived categories that men commonly use when discussing women. Instead of falling into the usual roles of being sexually provocative, emotionally distant, easy to have sexual relations with, or deceitful, she is perceived as an "honorary person" and earns the respect of men. As a result, she becomes aligned with the contempt that men often hold towards most women who do conform to these stereotypes.

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