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“Women who love women, who choose women to nurture and support and to create a living environment in which to work creatively and independently, are lesbians.”

Quote by Blanche Wiesen Cook

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Blanche Wiesen Cook
Blanche Wiesen Cook

Blanche Wiesen Cook is an American scholar specializing in the study of American history and feminism. Born on April 20, 1941, she is renowned for her in-depth research on the role of women in American history. more

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