Summary
This quote highlights the societal pressure on women to constantly feel guilty for their actions or choices. It suggests that women often bear the burden of guilt more readily than men. The quote implies that in a patriarchal system where gender roles and expectations are deeply ingrained, women are expected to fulfill multiple roles and often internalize guilt for not meeting those expectations. It emphasizes the unequal distribution of guilt and serves as a critique of the social constructs that contribute to this disparity between genders.
By Erica Jong
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