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“The enormous social change involved in a sexual revolution is basically a matter of altered consciousness, the exposure and elimination of social and psychological realities underlying political and cultural structures. We are speaking, then, of a cultural revolution, which, while it must necessarily involve the political and economic reorganization traditionally implied by the term revolution, must go far beyond this as well.”

Quote by Kate Millett

Work

Sexual Politics

This book delves into the complex relationship between gender and political influence, examining how societal norms and structures have shaped political landscapes. more

Author

Kate Millett
Kate Millett

Kate Millett is an American writer and feminist, born on September 14, 1934. Her works hold significant status in the field of feminist literature, with notable titles including 'Sexual Politics' and 'Scapegoat'. more

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