Quote by Andrea Dworkin

Marriage as an institution developed from rape as a practice. Rape, originally defined as abduction, became marriage by capture. Marriage meant the taking was to extend in time, to be not only use of but possession of, or ownership.

Marriage as an institution developed from rape as a practice

Summary

This quote suggests that the institution of marriage originated from the barbaric practice of abduction, where women were captured and forcefully taken as wives. Over time, this act evolved into the concept of marriage, although it still maintained elements of ownership and possession. The quote highlights how the historical roots of marriage were rooted in power dynamics and mistreatment, making us reflect on the origins and dynamics of the institution as we know it today.

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By Andrea Dworkin

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