Quotation by

Kate Millett

Aren't women prudes if they don't and prostitutes if they do?

Women

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Kate Millett is highlighting the unfair double standard women face regarding their sexual behavior, where they are judged negatively whether they choose to be modest or sexually open. This quote points out how society often forces women into impossible choices, labeling them as either overly conservative or immoral based on their actions.

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