Feminism is the most revolutionary idea there has ever been. Equality for women demands a change in the human psyche more profound than anything Marx dreamed of. It means valuing parenthood as much as we value banking.

Polly Toynbee

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Topic

Feminism Women's equality Societal values

Author

Polly Toynbee

Source

The Guardian

Medium

Newspaper

Language

English

Time

1987 1980s 20th century

Occupation

Journalist Writer

From

United Kingdom Europe

Authentication Score 1

Citation

Toynbee, Polly. Guardian. 19 Jan. 1987.

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Freedom Apartheid

Author

Nelson Mandela
Language
English
Time
1985 1980s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

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