Quote by Doris Lessing

I think a lot of romanticizing has gone on with the women's movement.

I think a lot of romanticizing has gone on with the women's

Summary

This quote suggests that there has been an excessive idealization and glorification of the women's movement. It implies that people may have exaggerated the accomplishments and significance of the movement, possibly overlooking its complexities and challenges. The quote encourages a more critical perspective, highlighting the need to consider the movement's shortcomings or failures alongside its successes. It subtly critiques the tendency to create a romanticized narrative of the women's movement and calls for a more nuanced understanding of its history and impact.

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Women

By Doris Lessing

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