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Quote by Josephine Humphreys

“sharing is the secret of civilization.”

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Josephine Humphreys is an American novelist known for her delicate emotional portrayal and profound social insight. Her works often focus on the history and culture of the Southern United States, particularly the growth and struggles of female characters. more

“claims about what's 'natural' have long been used to reinforce traditional gender roles and values. ... Even the notion that women should have children at all is based on the idea that a woman's inherent and most important role is that of mother. Shockingly, men's 'innate' roles are a lot more fun than the ones bestowed on women.”

Men Should Children Long Important Ideas Used Mother Values Fun Natural Roles Should Have Claims Notion Gender Traditional Sexism Inherent Innate Gender Roles

Author:Jessica Valenti

“[Virginity is] a cultural ideology that conflates passivity - the act of not having sex - with superior morality.”

Sex Morality Superiors Ideology Virginity Passivity Having Sex

Author:Jessica Valenti

“Much earnest philosphical thought is born of the life which springs from close association with nature.”

Nature Born Spring Association Earnest

Author:Laura Gilpin

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