Quote by Alice Walker
I'm not convinced that women have the education or the sense of their own history enough or that they understand the cruelty of which men are capable and the delight that many men will take in seeing you choose to chain yourself - then they get to say 'See, you did it yourself.'
Summary
This quote implies that the speaker believes women often lack education, knowledge of their own history, and awareness of male cruelty. It suggests that men may take pleasure in seeing women willingly subject themselves to certain restrictions or societal expectations, allowing men to absolve themselves of any responsibility. The quote appears to highlight the importance of women gaining knowledge, understanding their history, and recognizing the manipulative tactics at play in order to avoid becoming complicit in their own oppression.
Topics
Education
By Alice Walker