The worst part about prostitution is that you're obliged not to sell sex only, but your humanity. That's the worst part of it: that what you're selling is your human dignity. Not really so much in bed, but in accepting the agreement - in becoming a bought person.

Many women do not recognize themselves as discriminated against; no better proof could be found of the totality of their conditioning.

Intercourse is an assertion of mastery, one that announces his own higher caste and proves it upon a victim who is expected to surrender, serve, and be satisfied.

As women, we're probably more protective of children. Also, we've been minors all of our history

People have a right to their own lives, and if you can't help somebody, you ought to get out of their way.

Mother had committed me for life. This is where I felt betrayed the most.

In those days, when you got boxed, that was it. A lot of old people were there because somebody wanted the farm. It was about property. People are treated like property.