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“Becoming a woman is an act partly of nature and partly of self-invention.”

Quote by Caitlin Flanagan

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Caitlin Flanagan

Caitlin Flanagan (born 1961) is an American writer and cultural critic known for her sharp commentary on family, feminism, and education. A longtime contributor to The Atlantic and former staff writer for The New Yorker, she often challenges mainstream liberal views from a conservative perspective. Her books include Girl Land (2012) and Letters to a Young Wife (2017). Flanagan has won National Magazine Awards and is a polarizing yet influential voice in contemporary American discourse. more

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