"For it is precisely because certain groups have no representation in a number of recognized political structures that their position tends to be so stable, their oppression so continuous."

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Any woman who wishes to be an intellectual, to write non-fiction, to deal with theory, faces a lot of discrimination coming her way and perhaps even self-doubt because there aren't that many who've gone before you. And I think that the most powerful tool we can have is to be clear about our intent. To know what it is we want to do rather than going into institutions thinking that the institution is going to frame for us.

— Bell Hooks