"I was the first woman to burn my bra - it took the fire department four days to put it out"
- Dolly Parton
About this Quote
In this quote, Dolly Parton is referring to a symbolic act of disobedience against traditional gender roles and social expectations. Burning a bra was a common kind of demonstration throughout the feminist motion in the 1960s and 1970s, symbolizing the rejection of the concept that a lady's worth is exclusively based upon her physical appearance and sexuality. By saying that it took the fire department four days to put out the fire, Parton is emphasizing the magnitude and effect of her actions. She was not only challenging societal norms, but likewise making a declaration about the strength and determination of ladies.
This quote is written / told by Dolly Parton somewhere between January 19, 1946 and today. She was a famous Musician from USA.
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