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“As far as male and female are concerned, difference is a biological fact, whereas equality is a political, ethical and social concept. No rule of nature or of social organization says that the sexes have to be the same or do the same things in order to be social, political and economic equals.”

Quote by Alice S Rossi

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Alice S Rossi was an accomplished sociologist known for her research on gender, family, and social structures. Her work profoundly influenced the understanding of gender inequality and the evolution of gender roles in modern society. more

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