Women have been taught that, for us, the earth is flat, and that if we venture out, we will fall off the edge. Some of us have ventured out nevertheless, and so far we have not fallen off. It is my faith, my feminist faith, that we will not.

Summary

This quote highlights the societal restrictions imposed on women, comparing it to the belief that the earth was flat and perilous to explore. Women have traditionally been discouraged from stepping outside their prescribed roles. However, the quote expresses the courage and determination of those women who defied societal expectations and demonstrated that venturing into the unknown did not result in their downfall. It emphasizes the faith in feminism, asserting that women will continue to challenge boundaries and prove that they are capable of achieving great things beyond the limitations imposed upon them.

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