“The patriarchy longs for the days 'when men were men' and women were oppressed, subservient - and they can see no wrong in it. It justifies its former power and lust to hold on to it - and if possible, to regain it by quoting fundamentalist and radical religion and tradition and calling it 'love'. Some love. How can oppression and power over another person's life ever be 'love'?”

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About Christina Engela

Christina Engela is a contemporary American writer and poet. Her work often explores themes of resilience and quiet strength, blending personal reflection with accessible, evocative language.

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