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“Fascism exists at the level of Stage One within all democratic countries—not excluding the United States. “Giving up free institutions," especially the freedoms of unpopular groups, is recurrently attractive to citizens of Western democracies, including some Americans. We know from tracing its path that fascism does not require a spectacular “march" on some capital to take root; seemingly anodyne decisions to tolerate lawless treatment of national “enemies" is enough.”

Book:The Anatomy of Fascism

Work

The Anatomy of Fascism

This book delves into the political ideology of fascism, examining its roots, key features, and the ways it has influenced societies and governments throughout history. more

Author

Robert O. Paxton

Robert O. Paxton is a renowned American historian known for his research on 20th-century European history, particularly the history of France. His works delve into the historical background of totalitarianism and racism, significantly influencing the understanding of modern political and social movements. more

“Mistresses, have you ever noticed that when we disagree with a male – I hesitate to say ‘man’ – or find ourselves in a position over males, the first comment they make is always about our reputations or our monthlies?” One of the new women snorted. Others snickered. Kel looked at the man, who was momentarily speechless. “If I disagree with you, should I place blame on the misworkings of your manhood? Or do I refrain from so serious an insult” – she made a face – “far more serious, of course, than your hint that I am a whore. Because my mother taught me courtesy, I only suggest that my monthlies will come long after your hair has escaped your head entirely.”

Inequality Sexism Mysogyny

Book:Lady Knight

Source: Lady Knight

“Whenever he realizes that a female is more gifted than him, the average man subconsciously consoles himself with the fact that she does not have even a tiny penis.”

Feminism Talent Feminist Inequality Women Empowerment Consolation Gender Equality Gender Inequality Chauvinism Chauvinist

Author:Mokokoma Mokhonoana

“Occupying the bottom end of the inequality ladder, and becoming a 'collateral victim' of a human action or a natural disaster, interact the way the opposite poles of magnets do: they tend to gravitate towards each other.”

Social Inequality

Book:Collateral Damage: Social Inequalities in a Global Age

Source: Collateral Damage: Social Inequalities in a Global Age

“Paradoxically, the sources available today (in the era of big data) are less precise than those that were available a century ago due to the internationalization of wealth, the proliferation of tax havens, and above all, lack of political will to enforce financial transparency, so it is quite possible that we are underestimating the level of wealth inequality in recent decades.”