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Thought I would share this quote from Veronica Franco around 1580:
"When we too are armed and trained, we can convince men that we have hands, feet, and a heart like yours; and although we may be delicate and soft, some men who are delicate are also strong; and others, coarse and harsh, are cowards. Women have not yet realized this, for if they should decide to do so, they would be able to fight you until death; and to prove that I speak the truth, amongst so many women, I will be the first to act, setting an example for them to follow." — Veronica Franco
Veronica Franco was a 16th century Venetian courtesan, but more importantly she was a poet, activist, and proto-feminist who wrote open letters to rulers, lawmakers, and the public, many of which survive today. You can read more about her here: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veronica_Franco
So relevant for our times. The notable women in history were rarely conventional or obedient. It’s sad how so many the vibrant and strong women we know about today carved out places for themselves off the back of their own sexual labour. The horrors they must have suffered to earn their privileges.
Thank you for sharing this.
We dont have to convince men of anything. They're enemies