Quote by Camille Anna Paglia

The prostitute is not, as feminists claim, the victim of men but rather their conqueror, an outlaw who controls the sexual channel between nature and culture.

The prostitute is not, as feminists claim, the victim of men

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This quote suggests that instead of perceiving prostitutes as victims of men, they should be seen as individuals who exert control over the intersection of sexuality and society. The quote challenges the feminist perspective by asserting that prostitutes hold power as outlaws, influencing the dynamics between natural instincts and societal norms surrounding sex. It encourages a different interpretation of the prostitute's role in the power dynamics between genders.

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