Quote by Germaine Greer

What we ought to see in the agonies of puberty is the result of the conditioning that maims the female personality in creating the feminine.

What we ought to see in the agonies of puberty is the result

Summary

This quote suggests that the challenges faced during adolescence are a consequence of societal expectations and gender norms that restrict and stifle the authentic development of the female identity. The term "conditioning" refers to the cultural and social influences that shape perceptions of femininity, constraining girls' personalities and potential. The quote calls for recognizing how this conditioning impacts girls during puberty, causing anguish and constraining their true selves from fully emerging. It highlights the need for a reevaluation of societal norms to create more empowering and diverse expressions of femininity.

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By Germaine Greer

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