“ The connections between and among women are the most feared, the most problematic, and the most potentially transforming force on the planet. Adrienne Rich Poet
“ The annihilation of a woman's personality, individuality, will, character, is prerequisite to male sexuality. Andrea Dworkin Writer
“ The early feminist argument that violence against women is not inherently a private matter, but has been privatized by the sexist structures of the state, the economy, and the family has had a powerful impact on public consciousness. Angela Davis Political Activist
“ A woman who ran a feminist organization in India told me one thing that stands out for her is bride burning. If a groom's family doesn't like an arranged marriage and they want to get rid of the woman, in-laws may set fire to her in the kitchen, or she may commit suicide in a "kitchen fire". Barbara Crossette
“ I worshipped Ethel Merman and I worshipped Ethel Merman a lot. It's incredible - Ethel Merman was a conventional singer. Her naming her child Ethel Merman, Jr., was, to me, one of the coolest feminist things. Beth Ditto Singer-Songwriter