Quote by Adrienne Rich

The word revolution itself has become not only a dead relic of Leftism, but a key to the deadendedness of male politics: the revolution of a wheel which returns in the end to the same place; the revolving door of a politics which has liberated women only to use them, and only within the limits of male tolerance.

The word revolution itself has become not only a dead relic

Summary

In this quote, the author critically examines the concept of revolution, suggesting that it has lost its potency within left-wing ideologies. They argue that revolution symbolizes a cyclical motion, like that of a wheel, which ultimately leads back to the same starting point. This metaphor extends to political structures and their treatment of women - despite women being liberated, they are still constrained by the boundaries set by men. The author suggests that revolution has failed to bring about lasting change or genuine empowerment for women, highlighting the limitations imposed by a male-dominated society.

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By Adrienne Rich

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