Quote by Andrea Dworkin

Sexism is the foundation on which all tyranny is built. Every social form of hierarchy and abuse is modeled on male-over-female domination.

Sexism is the foundation on which all tyranny is built. Ever

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This quote suggests that sexism, the discrimination and prejudice against individuals based on their sex, is the underlying basis for all forms of oppression and abuse. It argues that various hierarchies and oppressive systems within society are structured upon the idea of male supremacy over females. The quote implies that addressing and dismantling sexism is essential in order to combat other forms of tyranny and create more equal and just societies.

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