Quote by Nenia Campbell

In her view, there were threeoptions for a woman. If you were beautiful, you got married. If youwere ugly, you became a nun. If you were beautiful and stupid, orugly and dishonorable, you became a whore.

In her view, there were threeoptions for a woman. If you wer

Summary

This quote highlights a restrictive and unfair perspective on women's options in society. It conveys the belief that women's worth is primarily based on their appearance and attractiveness. According to this view, beautiful women are expected to marry, implying that their main purpose is to be desirable to men. If a woman is deemed unattractive, the only perceived alternative is to enter religious life as a nun. Moreover, it suggests that women who possess negative qualities or lack honor are condemned to a derogatory and demeaning profession as a prostitute. Overall, the quote showcases the limited options and societal biases placed upon women based on their looks and character.

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Feminism Beauty Sexuality

By Nenia Campbell

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