Talking about Valentine's day, it is probably the most fun occasion that we celebrate through all age groups and cultures. The best part of this day is that no matter which religion or gender, one comes from they are all participate because it simply is a celebration of love. In fact, it is no longer restricted to just heterosexual couples anymore but homosexual couples and singles too celebrate this day with great enthusiasm. Seven Must Know Feminist Quotes For Valentine's Day.
Feminist quotes on Valentine's
Each Valentine's, the search for feminist quotes about romance winds up being harder than it should be. As a celebration of romantic love, today's day highlights how much pressure is put on women to find fulfilment in another person — not exactly the kind of idea that promotes gender equality.
On the other hand, nobody wants to come across like they don't love and value their partner. Usually, the easiest option is just to grit your teeth and buy the least heteronormative Valentine's Day card you can find, which is a tall enough order in the first place. And it just becomes a card at the end void of any true feelings. Hence, we bring you this list of must-know feminist quotes for Valentine's.
1.Elizabeth Bennet, Pride and Prejudice
"Do not consider me now as an elegant female intending to plague you, but as a rational creature speaking the truth from her heart."
2. Anais Nin, Henry and June
"In love there is no because, no reason, no explanation, no solutions."
3. George Carlin, comedian
"Men are from Earth, women are from Earth. Deal with it."
4. Mindy Kaling, actress and writer
"Any marriage is work, but you may as well pick work you like."
5. Anais Nin, essayist
"I, with a deeper instinct, choose a man... who has the courage to treat me like a woman."
6. Jodi Picoult, My Sister's Keeper
"You don't love someone because they're perfect, you love them in spite of the fact that they're not."
7. Maya Angelou
Love recognises no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.
Though in many parts of the world, there are many people who are still tied up with the gender-biased roles that are accompanied by being in a relationship and ultimately the Valentine's Day. Hence, This Valentine's let's strive to break all stereotypes and make the day full of love and only love for everything.