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What does it mean?
Women cannot remain neutral in social or political contexts.
In plain terms
Ladies must take a side; there is no neutral position for them.
What can you take from it?
Neutrality is not an option for women in societal debates.

Where it applies

  • feminist discourse
  • social commentary
  • activism

Putting it to work

  • acknowledge stance
  • reject false neutrality
  • engage visibly

Questions to consider

  • Is neutrality ever truly possible?
  • Why is neutrality denied to some groups?

Another view

It assumes all women face the same pressures.

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