“Great parts of our economy are directly dependent upon women having a weak self-concept. A multi-billion dollar fashion-cosmetic industry testifies to the validity of this approach. A woman who does not know who she is can be sold anything.”
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I'm Running Away from Home, But I'm Not Allowed to Cross the Street: A Primer of Women's Liberation
This book offers an overview of the women's liberation movement, discussing its foundational ideas and historical context. more
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