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“Today women in many countries are taking part in various types of movements of protest, some of which are serious struggles for economic and social emancipation .”

Quote by Kumari Jayawardena

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Kumari Jayawardena
Kumari Jayawardena

Kumari Jayawardena is a Sri Lankan author born in 1931. Her works primarily focus on themes such as women, class, and colonialism, and have had a profound impact on Sri Lankan literature and society. more

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