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Suffrage

What We Mean When We Say Feminism

July 5, 2018March 12, 2018 by CWHL

There has been a lot of debate and discussion about the meaning of the word feminism in recent years. Women today take various stands for or against it – and generally its true meaning is lost in the fray. Feminism is a loaded word in our culture with some wearing the term proudly and others … Read more

Categories Social Justice Tags Age of Consent, feminism, Frances Willard, Home Protection, Suffrage, Women's history
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