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“Our struggle today is not to have a female Einstein get appointed as an assistant professor. It is for a woman schlemiel to get as quickly promoted as a male schlemiel.”

Quote by Bella Abzug

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Bella Abzug, born on July 24, 1920 in New York, United States, was an outstanding lawyer and social activist. She is renowned for her unwavering commitment to women's rights, civil rights, and the peace movement. During the 1960s and 1970s, she served as a member of the United States House of Representatives, advocating for equality and justice and becoming a key figure in the women's rights and civil rights movements. more

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