“If women are supposed to be less rational and more emotional at the beginning of our menstrual cycle when the female hormone is at its lowest level, then why isn't it logical to say that, in those few days, women behave the most like the way men behave all month long?”
Quote by Gloria Steinem
Work
Outrageous acts and everyday rebellions
This book delves into the concept of rebellion, examining both dramatic and routine forms of defiance in society. It features a series of essays that analyze the motivations and impacts of acts of rebellion, highlighting the significance of individual resistance in the broader context of social change. more
Author
Gloria Steinem
Gloria Steinem is an American journalist and social activist, renowned for her leadership in the women's rights movement. Born on March 25, 1934, she was one of the founding editors of Ms. magazine and played a pivotal role in the women's liberation movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Steinem's work has covered a wide range of issues from gender equality to environmental justice. more
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