Writers of feminist dystopian fiction are alert to the realities that grind down women's lives, that make the unthinkable suddenly thinkable.
Naomi AldermanRead
I hope that there are many more women out there writing bits of feminist sci-fi. And men, also - men are allowed to write feminist things.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote encourages both women and men to contribute to feminist literature, specifically in the science fiction genre.
Naomi Alderman emphasizes the importance of diverse voices in feminist literature, particularly science fiction. She advocates for inclusivity, suggesting that both women and men have valuable perspectives to share within this genre, which can enrich the narrative landscape and promote feminist ideas.
Themes
FeminismSci-FiWritingInclusivityLiterature
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech at a literary festival to inspire writers.
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