Male dominance in society always means that out of public sight, in the private, ahistorical world of men with women, men are sexually dominating women.
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Being stigmatied by sex is being marked by its meaning in a human life of loneliness and imperfection, where some pain is indelible.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the deep emotional struggles related to sexual stigma and its impact on human connections.
Andrea Dworkin highlights how the stigma associated with sex can lead to feelings of loneliness and inadequacy in one's life. She suggests that this societal judgment not only leaves a lasting mark on individuals but also contributes to an ongoing experience of pain and imperfection, underscoring the emotional complexities surrounding sexual identity and relationships.
Themes
StigmaSexLonelinessPainRelationshipsImperfection
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about sexual health awareness and the importance of breaking down stigma.
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