I do a lot of teaching... and so I think I know how hard it is for young writers, how they have to work two jobs to survive. Erica Jong hardjoblot Change image and share on social
As a past president of the Writers Guild, I think women shouldn't write for free. Maybe you have to do it for a time, to make a reputation, but I think the idea of giving your work away is the beginning of authors not being able to make a living. Erica Jong authorbeginfree share on social
Women are not the richer sex. Women are not equal in society. Erica Jong equalrichsex Change image and share on social
I think that Sappho expresses the orphaned part of ourselves. The orphaned part of ourselves that reaches out to passion for completion. That reaches out to motherhood for completion. Erica Jong completionexpressmotherhood Change image and share on social
Women are the only exploited group in history to have been idealized into powerlessness. Erica Jong exploitgrouphistory Change image and share on social
Ken, my husband, just smelled like he belonged to me. I'm not talking about hygiene. I'm talking about when you hug him, he either feels like a member of your tribe or not. It's their scent. Erica Jong belongfelthug Change image and share on social
My generation was not only maligned in book reviews and attacked in graduate school but we lived to see our adored and adorable daughters wonder why feminism had become a dirty word. Erica Jong adorableadoreattack Change image and share on social
At certain historic moments, grandparents took on childrearing responsibilities. In many cultures, they still do. Chinese grandparents who are able to retire at 55 are seen all over Beijing bouncing grandbabies. In the United States, we can't afford to retire at 55. Erica Jong affordbeijingbounce share on social
