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Scratch most feminists and underneath there is a woman who longs to be a sex object. The difference is that is not all s
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"Scratch most feminists and underneath there is a woman who longs to be a sex object. The difference is that is not all she wants to be"

- Betty Rollin

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This quote by Betty Rollin recommends that many feminists have a desire to be viewed as a sexual things, but that this is not their only objective. Rollin indicates that feminists are complex individuals who have a variety of desires and ambitions. She recommends that while some feminists might wish to be viewed as a sex item, they likewise wish to be seen as more than that. They want to be seen as strong, independent, and capable people who are capable of accomplishing their goals. Rollin's quote implies that feminists are not one-dimensional and that they have a range of interests and desires. It likewise recommends that feminists should not be evaluated entirely on their desire to be viewed as a sex things, however rather on their total aspiration and objectives.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Betty Rollin somewhere between January 3, 1936 and today. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA.

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