Women deserve autonomy and respect from "summary" of Difficult Women by Roxane Gay
The idea that women should be able to make decisions for themselves is a simple one, and yet, it is often overlooked or dismissed. In our society, women are too often judged and controlled by the expectations and limitations imposed upon them by others. This lack of autonomy is a form of oppression that is deeply ingrained in our culture, and it is something that women have been fighting against for centuries. Respect is another key component of this concept. When women are not given the respect that they deserve, it is a clear indication that their autonomy is being disregarded as well. Resp...
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