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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Topic

Women and society Patriarchy

Author

Gloria Steinem

Source

Sisterhood Ms.

Medium

Essay Magazine

Language

English

Time

1972 1970s 20th century

Occupation

Feminist Activist Writer

From

United States

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Citation

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

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There is no Soviet domination of Eastern Europe, and there never will be under a Ford administration.

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Source
Presidential debates
Medium
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Statement Type
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Language
English
Time
1976 1970s 20th century
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Citation

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Another quote about Patriarchy

Perhaps patriarchy's greatest psychological weapon is simply its universality and longevity... Patriarchy has a still more tenacious or powerful hold through its successful habit of passing itself off as nature.

Kate Millett

Sexual Politics

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Topic
Patriarchy

Author

Kate Millett
Source
Sexual Politics
Genre
Feminist literature
Language
English
Time
1970 1970s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Millett, Kate. Sexual Politics. Doubleday, 1970, ch. 2.