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“No man worth his salt does not wish to be a husband and father; yet no man is raised to be a husband and father and no man would ever conceive of those relationships as instruments of his prime function in life. Yet every woman is raised, still, to believe that the fulfillment of these relationships is her prime function in life and, what's more, her instinctive choice.”

Quote by Vivian Gornick

Book:Essays in feminism

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Essays in feminism

This book delves into the complexities of feminism, addressing issues such as gender roles, societal expectations, and the fight for gender equality. It includes a range of perspectives and arguments from feminist thinkers and activists. more

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Vivian Gornick, born on June 14, 1935, is an American literary critic and writer known for her profound social insights and delicate portrayal of the female experience. more

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Author:Vivian Gornick

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Book:Essays in feminism

Source: Essays in feminism

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Book:Women in Science: Then and Now

Source: Women in Science: Then and Now

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Source: Women in Science: Then and Now

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Book:Fierce Attachments: A Memoir

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Book:The Husband's Secret

Source: The Husband's Secret

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