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“Feminism is the most revolutionary idea there has ever been. Equality for women demands a change in the human psyche, more profound than anything Marx dreamed of. It means valuing parenthood as much as we value banking.”

Quote by Polly Toynbee

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Polly Toynbee is a renowned British journalist known for her in-depth reporting and analysis of public policy. Born on December 27, 1946, she has been a contributing editor and columnist for publications such as The Guardian and The Observer since the 1970s. more

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