Quote by Marge Piercy

All women are misfits. We do not fit into this world without amputations.

All women are misfits. We do not fit into this world without

Summary

This quote suggests that women, as a collective, inherently do not belong or fit into society as it is currently constructed. The reference to amputations implies that in order to adapt and assimilate, women must sacrifice or modify parts of themselves that do not conform to societal expectations. The quote highlights the idea that women are often seen as "misfits," outsiders to a system that privileges certain characteristics or behaviors traditionally associated with masculinity. It may serve as a critique of societal norms and the pressure for women to conform to a narrow definition of femininity in order to be accepted.

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Women

By Marge Piercy

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