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“It is always easier to find your sense of value by demeaning another’s value. It is easier to define yourself as ‘not that,’ rather than do an actual accounting of your own qualities and put them on the scale.”

Quote by Jessa Crispin

Book:Why I Am Not a Feminist: A Feminist Manifesto

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Why I Am Not a Feminist: A Feminist Manifesto

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Jessa Crispin is an active cultural critic and editor in contemporary culture. Born in 1978, she is known for her unique perspective and profound insights into literature, art, and cultural phenomena. more

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