Quote by Bertrand Russell

Marriage is for women the commonest mode of livelihood, and the total amount of undesired sex endured by women is probably greater in marriage than in prostitution.

Marriage is for women the commonest mode of livelihood, and

Summary

This quote implies that women often rely on marriage as a means of financial support. However, it suggests that the amount of unwanted sexual encounters experienced by women within a marital relationship could potentially surpass that of women engaged in prostitution. It highlights the complex dynamics within marriages, emphasizing the prevalence and significance of unsolicited sex for women within this institution. This quote brings attention to the potential inequality and disempowerment that some women may experience within the context of marriage.

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Marriage Women

By Bertrand Russell

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