Any woman who chooses to behave like a full human being should be warned that the armies of the status quo will treat her as something of a dirty joke; that's their natural and first weapon.

Gloria Steinem

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Women and society Patriarchy

Author

Gloria Steinem

Source

Sisterhood Ms.

Medium

Essay Magazine

Language

English

Time

1972 1970s 20th century

Occupation

Feminist Activist Writer

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United States

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Citation

Steinem, Gloria. "Siserhood." New York, 20 Dec. 1971

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