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“[S]exual intercourse remains a means or the means of psychologically making a woman inferior.”

Quote by Crystal Eastman

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Crystal Eastman

Crystal Eastman was an American lawyer, activist, and academic, a prominent figure during the Progressive Era. Known for her work in labor rights, women's suffrage, and civil liberties, Eastman was a leading advocate for social justice. She was a key figure in the labor rights movement, a pivotal player in the women's suffrage movement, and a proponent of civil liberties. more

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