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Our Blood: Prophecies and Discourses on Sexual Politics

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Andrea Dworkin
Andrea Dworkin

Andrea Dworkin was an American writer and activist known for her work in feminist theory and activism. She focused on issues of pornography, violence against women, and the intersection of gender and politics. Her influential works include 'Intercourse' and 'Pornography: Men Possessing Women'. more

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