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In the mythic schema of all relations between men and women, man proposes, and woman is disposed of
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"In the mythic schema of all relations between men and women, man proposes, and woman is disposed of"

- Angela Carter

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This quote by Angela Carter speaks with the standard gender roles that have been appointed to males and females throughout history. It suggests that guys are the ones who take the initiative and make the decisions, while females are expected to accept and comply with those choices. This quote implies that females have little to no say in the decisions that are made in their lives, and that their role is to just accept what is proposed to them. This quote also indicates that these standard gender roles are deeply ingrained in our society, and that they are viewed as the "mythic schema" of all relationships in between men and women. This quote functions as a pointer that gender functions are still quite alive and that they can have a substantial influence on the lives of both men and women.

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Angela Carter This quote is written / told by Angela Carter between May 7, 1940 and February 16, 1992. She was a famous Novelist from England. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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