Quote by Germaine Greer

Women over fifty already form one of the largest groups in the population structure of the western world. As long as they like themselves, they will not be an oppressed minority. In order to like themselves they must reject trivialization by others of who and what they are. A grown woman should not have to masquerade as a girl in order to remain in the land of the living.

Women over fifty already form one of the largest groups in t

Summary

This quote highlights the empowerment and importance of women over fifty in society. It suggests that as long as women in this age group have self-acceptance and confidence, they will not be marginalized or oppressed. The quote emphasizes the need for society to recognize and respect these women for who they truly are, rejecting the tendency to trivialize or demean them. It also argues against the idea that older women should feel compelled to act younger in order to fit into societal norms, asserting that they should be able to live authentically and be valued for their maturity and experience.

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By Germaine Greer

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