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“If women take their bodies seriously and ideally we should then its full expression, in terms of pleasure, maternity, and physical strength, seems to fare better when women control the means of production and reproduction. From this point of view, it is simply not in women's interest to support patriarchy or even a fabled "equality" with men. That women do so is more a sign of powerlessness than of any biologically based "superior" wisdom.”

Quote by Phyllis Chesler

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Women & madness

This book delves into the societal and medical perspectives on women's mental health, examining the historical context and the impact of gender on diagnosis and treatment in psychiatric care. more

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Phyllis Chesler
Phyllis Chesler

Phyllis Chesler is an American writer born on October 1, 1940. Her works primarily focus on feminism, Jewish identity, and religious conflict. Chesler is known for her significant contributions to feminist theory and practice. more

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