Quote by Germaine Greer

The surest guide to the correctness of the path that women take is joy in the struggle. Revolution is the festival of the oppressed.

The surest guide to the correctness of the path that women t

Summary

This quote suggests that the best way to determine if a path or course of action chosen by women is correct is by observing the amount of joy they find in their struggle. It implies that when women fight for their rights and liberation, it should be seen as a revolutionary and celebratory moment for those who have been oppressed. The quote implies that joy is an indicator of progress and asserts that the struggle for women's equality should be approached as a joyous and empowering process.

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Revolution

By Germaine Greer

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