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History of Feminism

Hatchling

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4. Her work must be read in a historical context.

Reply to Bluenorthwest (Reply #3)

Sat Jun 23, 2012, 01:52 PM

Jun 2012

If anything, knowing her views on gay people as one reads the book would help clarify how people can be conflicted in their views. I think it helps clarify what went wrong in so many instances.

Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it.

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An Introductory Feminist Reading List [View all] boston bean Jun 2012 OP

Not one of my books is on the list BlueToTheBone Jun 2012 #1

Thank you for these titles, and may I suggest one more? LiberalLoner Jun 2012 #2

Friedan, who called gay people 'the lavender menace' should be rejected... Bluenorthwest Jun 2012 #3

Her work must be read in a historical context. Hatchling Jun 2012 #4

I agree with LiberalLoner (A Handmaid's Tale) and would add .. wavesofeuphoria Jun 2012 #5