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Quote by Germaine Greer

“Guilt is one side of a nasty triangle; the other two are shame and stigma. This grim coalition combines to inculpate women themselves of the crimes committed against them.”

Quote by Germaine Greer

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Germaine Greer, born on January 29, 1939, is a British journalist, writer, and scholar renowned for her profound insights into feminism and gender issues. Her seminal work, 'The Female Eunuch,' has had a significant impact on the feminist movement. Greer's contributions have sparked widespread discussions and debates on women's status and gender equality. more

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