They say a woman's place Is to wait and serve Under the veil Submissive and dear But I think my place Is in a ship from space To carry me The hell out of here.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote rejects traditional gender roles that confine women to subservience. The speaker desires escape to a futuristic, liberated existence beyond earthly constraints.
- In plain terms
- She refuses to be submissive and wants to leave her current situation for freedom.
- What can you take from it?
- Reject imposed social roles and seek personal liberation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does 'place' mean to you in society?
- How do you envision escaping limitations?
Another view
It uses hyperbole that might overshadow the real struggle of leaving oppressive environments.
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