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History of Feminism
Related: About this forumThis quote, attributed to Marilyn French, is making the rounds online.
It's similar to Brownmiller's and I can't find a citation for it, is anyone familiar with it? I'm wondering if it's an actual quote.
"As long as some men use force to subjugate females, all men need not. The knowledge that some men do suffices to threaten all women."
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This quote, attributed to Marilyn French, is making the rounds online. (Original Post)
redqueen
May 2013
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I found a blog with it, including page # to her book. Not sure if it is true as don't have the book.
uppityperson
May 2013
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uppityperson
(115,674 posts)1. I found a blog with it, including page # to her book. Not sure if it is true as don't have the book.
redqueen
(115,096 posts)2. Thanks!
I'm definitely gonna have to read that book.
niyad
(112,435 posts)3. k and r for the truth, whoever said it.
CrispyQ
(36,226 posts)4. Spot on & very succinct. --nt