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“The origins of violence against women by men are not biological. If that were the case, it would exist in every culture. And it doesn't exist in every culture.”

Quote by Gloria Steinem

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Gloria Steinem is an American journalist and social activist, renowned for her leadership in the women's rights movement. Born on March 25, 1934, she was one of the founding editors of Ms. magazine and played a pivotal role in the women's liberation movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Steinem's work has covered a wide range of issues from gender equality to environmental justice. more

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