paternalism in women - quotes and descriptions to inspire creative writing

At times, another woman will seek to override a choice I have made by referring to the opinion of a man, no matter how irrelevant it is. Though doubtless they think of themselves as feminists and "sisters," when it comes to trying to get something they want they do the same things that men do. Often, however, it is a man that supports my right to my opinion and choice. So let us not make a gender war of something that is cultural, let us instead address it as family members working together on the same issue with a shared desire for equality.