Athena

“male liberation seeks to aid in destroying the sex role stereotypes that regard “being a man” and “being a woman” as statuses that must be achieved through proper behavior… the battle of women to be free need not be a battle against men as oppressors. The choice about whether men are the enemy is up to men themselves.”
― Laura Bates, Men Who Hate Women: From Incels to Pickup Artists: The Truth about Extreme Misogyny and How it Affects Us All

“When we understand love as the will to nurture our own and another’s spiritual growth”
― bell hooks, All About Love: New Visions

“Listening to the voice of a woman who seemed to belong to everyone but herself reminded me of her strength, because even as Britney suffered in isolation, her words moved millions—excuse me, billions—to dance. She reminds me that there are some souls that you cannot keep down. Some people are destined to be great.”
― Ziwe,, Black Friend: Essays

“There can be no love without justice. Until we live in a culture that not only respects but also upholds basic civil rights for children”
― bell hooks, All About Love: New Visions