For it is precisely because certain groups have no representation in a number of recognized political structures that their position tends to be so stable, their oppression so continuous.

During depression the world disappears. Language itself. One has nothing to say. Nothing. No small talk, no anecdotes. Nothing can be risked on the board of talk. Because the inner voice is so urgent in its own discourse: How shall I live? How shall I manage the future? Why should I go on?

Prostitution is really the only crime in the penal law where two people are doing a thing mutually agreed upon and yet only one, the female partner, is subject to arrest.

Aren't women prudes if they don't and prostitutes if they do?

We are women. We are a subject people who have inherited an alien culture.

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

You won't do any more housework Then you go to the bin.