Marilyn Hacker's essay following Adrienne Rich's poem is here.
This is a phrase I've keyed in on, and am thinking on:
"...the enforced generational or sisterly enmity between (powerless) women..."
My questions:
Why is this enmity enforced?
For what purpose(s) is this enmity enforced?
How is this enmity enforced?
By whom is this enmity enforced?
Do we women consent to this enmity?
Why do we consent to this enmity?
Do we reinforce this enmity?
How do we reinforce this enmity?
Why do we reinforce this enmity?
Do we benefit from reinforcing this enmity?
How do we benefit from reinforcing this enmity?
From whom do we receive or derive these benefits?
