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“The Industrial Revolution brought forth a transformation in the lives of women, as they moved from the domestic sphere to the factories, facing long hours of toil and challenging conditions. This shift not only altered their economic roles but also laid the groundwork for the questioning of established gender norms.”

Quote by Friedrich Engels

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Friedrich Engels
Friedrich Engels

Friedrich Engels was a German philosopher, politician, economist, and revolutionary, co-founder of communist theory with Karl Marx. He was born on November 28, 1820, and died on August 5, 1895. more

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