Backlash - Bilingual quotes that celebrate the beauty of language, showcasing meaningful expressions in two unique perspectives.
Backlash - Bilingual quotes that celebrate the beauty of language, showcasing meaningful expressions in two unique perspectives.
"Backlash: The Undeclared War Against American Women" by Susan Faludi examines the societal backlash against women's rights in the late 20th century. The author analyzes how the media, politics, and culture have perpetuated a narrative that opposes gender equality, often framing women's liberation as a threat to traditional family values. Faludi argues that this backlash is fueled by a misunderstanding of feminism and women's true desires, leading to the reinforcement of outdated gender roles.
Faludi's research includes a variety of sources, from pop culture to political rhetoric, illustrating how these narratives have influenced public perception. She discusses the implications of this backlash, highlighting how it affects women's choices in areas such as employment, family life, and personal aspirations. The book provides a critical examination of how advancements in women's rights have been met with resistance, suggesting that the struggle for equality is ongoing.
Overall, "Backlash" serves as a powerful reminder of the challenges women face in achieving true equality in society. Faludi calls for a recognition of the progress made, while also emphasizing the need for continued vigilance against regressive ideologies. Her work encourages readers to reflect on societal norms and advocate for a more inclusive vision that supports women’s rights and aspirations.
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The value of money is subjective, depending on age. At the age of one, one multiplies the actual sum by 145,000, making one pound seem like 145,000 pounds to a one-year-old. At seven – Bertie's age – the multiplier is 24, so that five pounds seems like 120 pounds. At the age of twenty four, five pounds is five pounds; at forty five it is divided by 5, so that it seems like one pound and one pound seems like twenty pence. {All figures courtesy of Scottish Government Advice Leaflet: Handling your Money.}
Alexander McCall Smith
Look, if you say that science will eventually prove there is no God, on that I must differ. No matter how small they take it back, to a tadpole, to an atom, there is always something they can't explain, something that created it all at the end of the search.
And no matter how far they try to go the other way – to extend life, play around with the genes, clone this, clone that, live to one hundred and fifty – at some point, life is over. And then what happens? When the life comes to an end?
I shrugged.
You see?
He leaned back. He smiled.
When you come to the end, that's where God begins.
Mitch Albom
You say you should have died instead of me. But during my time on earth, people died instead of me, too. It happens every day. When lightning strikes a minute after you are gone, or an airplane crashes that you might have been on. When your colleague falls ill and you do not. We think such things are random. But there is a balance to it all. One withers, another grows. Birth and death are part of a whole.
Mitch Albom