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“Enough of passivity and passing time while waiting for the boy friend, the girl friend, the Goddess, or the Revolution.”

Quote by Gloria E. Anzaldúa

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Gloria E. Anzaldúa

Gloria E. Anzaldúa was a distinguished scholar in Chicana and feminist studies. Born on September 26, 1942, and passing away on May 15, 2004, Anzaldúa's work centered on the intersections of race, gender, and sexuality. She is most famous for her seminal book 'This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color'. more

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