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“Scratch most feminists and underneath there is a woman who longs to be a sex object, the difference is that is not all she longs to be.”

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Betty Rollin
Betty Rollin

Betty Rollin, born on January 3, 1936, is an accomplished American journalist known for her in-depth reporting on health, culture, and women's issues. more

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