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Quotation by Elizabeth Gould Davis
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The First Sex (1971)
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In civilized societies today ... clitoris envy, or womb envy, takes subtle forms. Man's constant need to disparage woman, to humble her, to deny her equal rights, and to belittle her achievements—all are expressions of his innate envy and fear.
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Elizabeth Gould Davis
Elizabeth Gould Davis (b. 1910), U.S. feminist and author. The First Sex, ch. 9 (1971).
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