Feminism's failings do not mean we should eschew feminism entirely. People do terrible things all the time, but we don't regularly disown our humanity. We disavow the terrible things. We should disavow the failures of feminism without disavowing its many successes and how far we have come.
Roxane GayIntellectually, I know I am worthy, however arbitrary a thing worthiness is, and have always been worthy.
Roxane GayPeople do terrible things all the time, but we donโt regularly disown our humanity. We disavow the terrible things.
Roxane Gay