Quote by Kate Millet

The concept of romantic love affords a means of emotional manipulation which the male is free to exploit, since love is the only circumstance in which the female is (ideologically) pardoned for sexual activity.

The concept of romantic love affords a means of emotional ma

Summary

This quote suggests that the idea of romantic love can be used as a tool for emotional manipulation, particularly by men, because society often grants women more acceptance and pardon for engaging in sexual activity within the context of love. It implies that the power dynamics between men and women, within the realm of romantic relationships, can sometimes be unbalanced and allow for manipulation to occur.

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