"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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The First Sex, ch. 9 - The Sexual Revolution (1971).
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Elizabeth Gould Davis
Elizabeth Gould Davis (June 23, 1910 – July 30, 1974) was an American librarian who wrote a feminist book, The First Sex. She committed suicide in 1974.
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