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“Women's liberation, if it abolishes the patriarchal family, will abolish a necessary substructure of the authoritarian state, and once that withers away Marx will have come true willy-nilly, so let's get on with it.”

Quote by Germaine Greer

Book:the female eunuch

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the female eunuch

This seminal book delves into the lives of women across different times and places, examining the societal constructs that shape their identities and experiences. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the role of gender in shaping personal and collective identities, and offers insights into the challenges and triumphs of women in diverse cultural contexts. more

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Germaine Greer, born on January 29, 1939, is a British journalist, writer, and scholar renowned for her profound insights into feminism and gender issues. Her seminal work, 'The Female Eunuch,' has had a significant impact on the feminist movement. Greer's contributions have sparked widespread discussions and debates on women's status and gender equality. more

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