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Quote by Gloria Steinem

“How ever sugarcoated and ambiguous, every form of authoritarianism must start with a belief in some group's greater right to power, whether that right is justified by sex, race, religion or all four.”

Quote by Gloria Steinem

Book:Outrageous acts and everyday rebellions

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Outrageous acts and everyday rebellions

This book delves into the concept of rebellion, examining both dramatic and routine forms of defiance in society. It features a series of essays that analyze the motivations and impacts of acts of rebellion, highlighting the significance of individual resistance in the broader context of social change. more

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Gloria Steinem is an American journalist and social activist, renowned for her leadership in the women's rights movement. Born on March 25, 1934, she was one of the founding editors of Ms. magazine and played a pivotal role in the women's liberation movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Steinem's work has covered a wide range of issues from gender equality to environmental justice. more

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