Try any goddam thing you like, no matter how boringly normal or outrageous. If it works, fine. If it doesn't, toss it. Toss it even if you love it.
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Women's lib, Frannie had decided, was nothing more nor less than an outgrowth of the technological society. Women were at the mercy of their bodies. They were smaller. They tended to be weaker. A man couldn't get with child, but a woman could---every four-year-old knows it. And a pregnant woman is a vulnerable human being. Civilization had provided an umbrella of sanity that both sexes could stand beneath.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the challenges women face in a technological society, emphasizing their biological vulnerabilities and societal roles.
In this quote, Stephen King discusses the implications of women's liberation within the context of a technologically advanced society. He suggests that women's biological differences, such as pregnancy and physical strength, place them in a position of vulnerability, contrasting this with the societal structures that provide stability. The quote hints at the complex interplay between gender, technology, and societal roles, suggesting that while women's liberation is essential, it is also deeply influenced by their biological realities.
Themes
WomenTechnologyVulnerabilitySocietyLiberationGender
In practice
Example use cases
During a panel discussion on gender equality, one might quote this to highlight the importance of understanding biological differences in the fight for women's rights.
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