"Which women writers are in a position to celebrate their desire, and which are most subject to sexual exploitation, has been historically and socially determined by race, class, nationality, sexual preference, age, and caste. Although there are important similarities among women writers' depictions of desire, it is important to examine the salient contrasts. Differences in sexual orientation certainly affect women's attempts to write the body."
I found this quote intriguing because it pinpoints how the writer, Adrienne Rich, believes sexual orientation influences writing about the body in a negative way. I interpreted this statement as Rich claiming that lesbians may not be able to connect with their bodies as well as heterosexual women. In her opinion, this label and life choice may disable their credibility as a woman writer.
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