Quote by Andrea Dworkin

Men have defined the parameters of every subject. All feminist arguments, however radical in intent or consequence, are with or against assertions or premises implicit in the male system, which is made credible or authentic by the power of men to name.

Men have defined the parameters of every subject. All femini

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This quote asserts that men have dominated and shaped every aspect of society, including the definition and understanding of every subject. It highlights how even feminist arguments, regardless of their radical nature, are either in agreement or opposition to the existing male-dominant framework. This male system gains credibility and authenticity through the power men possess to label and categorize. The quote suggests that women and feminists need to navigate within the boundaries set by men and that challenging these parameters is essential for achieving true gender equality.

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