It makes utter sense to stay healthy and strong, to be as nourishing to the body as possible. Yet I would have to agree, there is in many women a 'hungry' one inside. But rather than hungry to be a certain size, shape, or height, rather than hungry to fit the stereotype; women are hungry for basic regard from the culture surrounding them. The 'hungry' one inside is longing to be treated respectfully, to be accepted and in the very least, to be met without stereotyping.
Interpretation
The quote highlights women's desire for respect and acceptance beyond societal stereotypes.
In this quote, Clarissa Pinkola Estes emphasizes that while it is important for women to maintain their health and strength, there is a deeper longing within many women for respect and acknowledgment from the culture around them. This 'hungry' aspect signifies a desire not just for physical appearance, but for genuine regard and acceptance, urging society to move beyond stereotypes that limit women's identities and worth.
In practice
This quote can be used in a women's empowerment workshop to highlight the importance of self-worth.
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I work for him despite his faults and he lets me work for him despite my deficiencies.
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