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“We are the granddaughters of the witches you could not burn. And we are not putting up with it anymore.”

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Book:The Burning

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Laura Bates is a British writer known for her advocacy for gender equality and against sexual harassment. Born on August 27, 1986, she gained widespread attention for founding the 'Everyday Sexism' website, which documents the experiences of women worldwide with gender discrimination. more

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