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To recommend that women become identical to men, would be simple reversal, and would defeat the whole point of androgyny
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"To recommend that women become identical to men, would be simple reversal, and would defeat the whole point of androgyny, and for that matter, feminism: in both, the whole point is choice"

- Carolyn Heilbrun

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This quote by Carolyn Heilbrun talks to the concept of androgyny and feminism. Heilbrun is suggesting that to advise that ladies become identical to males would be a reversal of the point of androgyny and feminism. Both of these concepts are based upon the concept of option, and to suggest that women become identical to men would be to take away that choice. Heilbrun is highlighting the importance of option in androgyny and feminism, and how it is important to both of these principles. She is recommending that to eliminate choice would be to remove the point of androgyny and feminism. Heilbrun is advocating for the importance of choice in both of these principles, and how it is vital to their success.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Carolyn Heilbrun somewhere between January 13, 1926 and today. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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