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“I propose that there is another kind of power based not on resources, things, or attributes, but rooted in the social and cooperative relations in which people are enmeshed by virtue of group life.”

Quote by Frances Fox Piven

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Frances Fox Piven

Frances Fox Piven is a renowned American political scientist and social activist. Born on October 10, 1932, she is known for her research on labor movements, social policy, and political participation. more

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