I was brought up to be uncompromisingly bloody-minded by my mother. She equipped me, without knowing it, to be someone who is creative rather than an entertainer. Not many girls are brought up like that, to never rely on a man. To not be a housewife, not be a mother.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the importance of independence and creativity in women, shaped by a mother's influence.
Viv Albertine reflects on her upbringing, highlighting how her mother's teachings instilled in her a strong sense of independence and creativity. She points out that not many girls are encouraged to embrace their individuality and to pursue paths that defy traditional gender roles, such as prioritizing personal creativity over conventional expectations like being a housewife or mother.
In practice
During a women's empowerment event to inspire young girls about their future.
In the 1970s, girls didn't do anything. It wasn't their fault. For me and the other working-class girls I hung around with, our route was plotted - you were a secretary and a wife. I wanted to hitchhike around the world, go on motorbikes, be in bands.
We have a responsibility to do better as black people in this country. I don't care how white people look at you - I care that we have a one-trillion-dollar spending base, and if you want to see change, you have to start to focus on, economically, how can we change our communities.
Nothing is going to change, unless someone does something soon
Yes, its one of the basic truths of the universe,....Things don't disappear. They just change, and change and change again.
We must rediscover our faith in the future and join with one another to ensure that nonviolence is the prevalent choice for government, law enforcement, the non-profit sector, business, education, media, entertainment, arts, and for the global citizenry.
If we had done the work that we should have done in the 20th century to combat our history of racial inequality, no one could win national office after demonizing people because they're Mexican or Muslim. We would be in a place where we would find that unacceptable.
Growing old gracefully used to begin at about 35, but today women prefer to 'stay young gratefully' with thanks to designers, beauticians and plastic surgeons.
Subscribe for the occasional hand-picked quote. No noise.