"Modern Feminism has two distinct sides to it: (1) an articulate political and economic side embracing demands for so-called rights; and (2) a sentimental side which insists in an accentuation of the privileges and immunities which have grown up, not articulately or as the result of definite demands, but as the consequence of sentimental pleading in particular cases. In this way, however, a public opinion became established, finding expression in a sex favouritism in the law and even still more in its administration, in favour of women as against men."
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Ernest Belfort Bax
Ernest Belfort Bax (23 July 1854 – 26 November 1926) was a noted English barrister, journalist, philosopher, men's rights advocate, socialist, and historian, associated with the Social Democratic Federation.
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