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“I work toward the liberation of women, but I'm not feminist. I'm just a woman.”

Quote by Buchi Emecheta

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Buchi Emecheta was a Nigerian-British novelist known for her novels that reflect on women's experiences and social issues. Her works often explore themes of race, gender, and class, and have been widely appreciated by readers. more

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