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“stories are the one sure way I know to touch the heart and change the world.”

Book:Two Or Three Things I Know for Sure

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This book is a compilation of thoughtful essays that delve into the author's insights on life, philosophy, and personal anecdotes. The collection offers a mix of introspective musings and observations, inviting readers to consider their own perspectives and beliefs. more

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Dorothy Allison

Dorothy Allison is an American writer known for her incisive social commentary and feminist literary works. Her writing often focuses on marginalized and overlooked groups, particularly women and the LGBTQ+ community. Born on April 11, 1949, Allison's writing career is marked by a deep exploration of issues related to gender, class, and race. more

“There appears to be a disturbing trend in this nation to try to force single moms to choose between their children and their careers. If they take their careers seriously, they are labeled as bad mothers. If they spend time with their children, they are labeled as people who can't be serious about careers outside the home. This is a sexist double standard. No such guilt trip is imposed on men, who are generally not forced to choose between their children and their jobs.”

“Loneliness is never more cruel than when it is felt in close propinquity with someone who has ceased to communicate.”

Wisdom Felt Loneliness Lonely Communicate Being Alone Feeling Lonely Being Lonely Loneliness And Solitude I Am Lonely Lonely Feeling Lonely Heart I Feel Lonely Propinquity

Book:the female eunuch

Source: the female eunuch

“I have been the victim of many of the injustices that women who are my clients have had. That is how I understand how this is impacting their lives economically, psychologically, often physically. It's all personal. For me, if one woman is denied her rights, we're all being denied our rights.”

Ifs Has Beens Rights Victim Injustice Denied Clients Womens Rights One Woman Harassment

Author:Gloria Allred

“I live in a war zone. I would never have imagined 37 years ago when I started practicing law that there would still be so much discrimination against women, so much denial of women's rights.”

Years Stills War Law Rights Years Ago Discrimination Denial Zone Womens Rights War Zones Practicing Law

Author:Gloria Allred

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