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“I cannot imagine why a woman would ever call herself anything but a feminist. But a man calling himself a feminist, what does that mean? The answer is he wants to be taken as a good guy. Your choice is between saying you're a feminist and raising a flag at a "Take Back the Night" rally and being a men's rights activist, which is basically the only two ways men have of talking about gender right now, I mean that's just ridiculous. That's just two extremes that are totally useless.”

Quote by Stephen Marche

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Stephen Marche is a Canadian writer born in 1976. His work spans across various genres including novels, non-fiction, and criticism, known for his unique perspective and profound insights into contemporary social issues. more

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