Quote by Andrea Dworkin
Men renounce whatever they have in common with women so as to experience no commonality with women; and what is left, according to men, is one piece of flesh a few inches long, the penis. The penis is sensate; the penis is the man; the man is human; the penis signifies humanity.
Summary
This quote highlights the societal construct of gender and its effects on power dynamics between men and women. It suggests that men often distance themselves from women and attempt to assert their superiority by reducing their identity to their genitalia. By emphasizing the significance of the penis, they seek to symbolize their own humanity and importance while disregarding the shared experiences and commonalities between genders. The quote alludes to the problem of objectification and the devaluing of women that results from this mentality.
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