La femme est naturelle, c'est-a-dire abominable.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Women are natural, that is, abominable.
- In plain terms
- Women are innate and terrible.
- What can you take from it?
- Question harmful stereotypes about gender.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What assumptions underlie this claim?
- How does such language affect gender perception?
Another view
It is a misogynistic statement lacking nuance.
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