Quote by Ani DiFranco

I basically get stereotyped a lot in terms of being a girl and writing 'chick' music for teenage girls or something. I think, if anything, the press kind of, because of my gender and my age, tends to kind of relegate my work to this sort of special-interest group. It's part of the cultural dynamic, I guess.

I basically get stereotyped a lot in terms of being a girl a

Summary

In this quote, the speaker discusses how they are often pigeonholed and stereotyped due to their gender and the type of music they create. They feel that the media often marginalizes their work, labeling it as solely appealing to teenage girls instead of recognizing its universal appeal. The speaker implies that these stereotypes and assumptions stem from societal norms and the power dynamics at play in the cultural landscape.

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