While liberals appeared to be safely in power, feminists could perhaps afford the luxury of defining Larry Flynt or Roman Polanski as Enemy Number One. Now that we have to cope with Jerry Falwell and Jesse Helms, a rethinking of priorities seems in order.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Feminists shifted focus from cultural figures to political enemies when power dynamics changed.
- In plain terms
- Priorities changed when real political threats appeared.
- What can you take from it?
- Adjust your priorities when the political landscape shifts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who are your current priorities?
- How do threats change your strategy?
Another view
It assumes past targets were less important.
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