Quote by Andrea Dworkin

Seduction is often difficult to distinguish from rape. In seduction, the rapist often bothers to buy a bottle of wine.

Seduction is often difficult to distinguish from rape. In se

Summary

This quote highlights the blurred lines between seduction and rape. It suggests that the gestures or acts of kindness often associated with seduction, such as offering gifts or sharing a bottle of wine, can sometimes be misleading and used to disguise or justify non-consensual actions. The quote challenges the notion that superficial acts of charm or "romantic" gestures automatically absolve the perpetrator, emphasizing the importance of obtaining explicit consent in all sexual encounters.

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