"People always blame the girl; she should have said no. A monosyllable, but conventional wisdom has always been that boys can't manage it"

In this quote, author Anna Quindlen is highlighting the double standard that exists in society when it concerns sexual authorization. She mentions that when a lady is involved in a sexual encounter, she is typically blamed for not saying no, despite the fact that it is an easy word. However, society has actually constantly thought that kids are not able to control their actions and for that reason can not be delegated their habits. This quote sheds light on the unreasonable expectations and judgments placed on girls and the absence of responsibility for kids. Quindlen challenges this traditional wisdom and requires a more equivalent and simply approach to sexual approval.