“That a female trailblazer in music, business and popular culture wasn’t up on the feminist conversation du jour reveals where Parton came from: a place where a woman’s strength and independence is more about walk than talk.”— Sarah Smarsh, theguardian.com
“For these women, the fight to merely survive is a declaration of equality that could be called “feminist”. But here’s the thing: in my experience, right or wrong, they don’t give a shit what you call it.”— Sarah Smarsh, theguardian.com
“Interviewer: You're known for your curves. Have they ever got you into trouble? Dolly: Well yes, but that's why I had curves – I wanted them to get me into trouble.”— Dolly Parton, independent.co.uk
“Money is intrinsic to our sexual politics,” said Scott. “And it seems that no matter how enlightened we’ve become, the desire for men to get the check is an irresistible force deeply ingrained in our culture. It’s like the last vestige of a dated notion of chivalry, being carried out ad hoc by men a…”— Karley Sciortino, vogue.com
“Look, I’m a feminist or whatever, but I still like it when a guy picks up the check on a date. I understand that in our post-gender, social-justice millennial era, the idea of subscribing to traditional gender roles in a relationship makes you an honorary fascist, and yet, I can’t help getting wet w…”— Karley Sciortino, vogue.com
“Essentially, being the payer and the paid-for on a date replicates actual dom-sub sexual dynamics. But being a sub isn’t about not being in control—it’s about being in control of not being in control. There’s still power in relinquishing power.”— Karley Sciortino, vogue.com