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“Men won't easily give up a system in which half the world's population works for next to nothing...[and recognizes that]precisely because that half works for so little, it may have no energy left to fight for anything else.”

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Marilyn Waring
Marilyn Waring

Marilyn Waring is a New Zealand politician known for her contributions to gender equality and sustainable development. She has held various positions in the New Zealand Parliament and is recognized for her unique perspective on economic policy. more

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