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“Whether you look at Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, or Buddhism, wherever a distinction of sex is made, it is to the advantage of men. If you think of religions as if they were novels, the authors are men, and so are the major characters.”

Quote by Katha Pollitt

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Katha Pollitt is an American poet, critic, and writer known for her incisive political commentary and poetry, which often addresses themes of feminism, gender, politics, and social justice. more

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