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Meaning
The quote says success should not be defined by climbing within an unfair hierarchy. Instead, it argues for rejecting the system itself so it cannot limit you. It presents freedom from the structure as the real victory.
When It Was Said
1991
Who It Was Said To
Not documented yet.
Historical Context
Cited on Wikiquote from Chapter 8, "Beyond the Beauty Myth," p. 290.
Source
Chapter 8 : 'Beyond the Beauty Myth', p. 290
Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
Listed with a cited source on Wikiquote.
Did You Know?
Cited on Wikiquote from Chapter 8: "Beyond the Beauty Myth," p. 290.
About Naomi Wolf
American feminist author, journalist, and conspiracy theorist
Naomi Rebekah Wolf is an American feminist author, journalist, and conspiracy theorist. She became widely known after publishing her first book, The Beauty Myth, in 1991, which made her a prominent voice in third-wave feminism. Her work drew both praise and criticism. Gloria Steinem and Betty Friedan were among those who supported it, while Camille Paglia was among its critics. In the 1990s, Wolf also worked as a political adviser to the presidential campaigns of Bill Clinton and Al Gore.
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Books by Naomi Wolf
The beauty myth : how images of beauty are used against women
1991
Vagina : una nueva biografía de la sexualidad femenina. - 1. edición
2013
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