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“Laughing together is as close as you can get to a hug without touching.”

Quote by Gina Barreca

Book:They Used to Call Me Snow White ... But I Drifted: Women's Strategic Use of Humor

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They Used to Call Me Snow White ... But I Drifted: Women's Strategic Use of Humor

The book delves into the various ways in which women employ humor as a tool for navigating life's challenges, offering insights into its role in self-expression and resilience. more

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Gina Barreca is a renowned American professor, born in 1957. Her academic contributions are primarily focused on women's studies, literary criticism, and cultural theory. more

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