The intensity of their hold on mass culture’s imagination is so strong that many young women seeking to be independent, powerful, and successful have simply embraced the idea that they are “bitches”. their uncritical acceptance of this image is problematic. it helps perpetuate sexist stereotypes about powerful women. young women want to embrace the “hard bitch” image because it keeps them from having to confront the pain that comes when females are punished for choosing to be self-actualized and successful.
bell hooks, Communion: The Female Search for Love (via thehighlovesthejunkie)
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