In a better world, science teachers would teach creationism along with evolution as an exercise in critical thinking.
Katha PollittIf a woman says, I am getting these breast implants to gain self confidence, then I have to ask, What kind of a society do we live in where a woman's self-confidence depends on having a dangerous, expensive and painful operation on a perfectly healthy body?
Katha PollittCan currently existing religion be disentangled from the misogyny of its texts, its traditions, and its practices? ... a resounding NO: misogyny not only pervades the major faiths, it's baked in.
Katha PollittIf you run into trouble doing what's expected, people sympathize with you, while if you try something else and flop everyone says, You see?
Katha Pollitt