i wondered if you think me two got a bit lost quite quickly, and really some of it what might get categorized by some people. I definitely felt that about one particular case, which was of a t v star in america. To me, that case kind of became emblematic of people sort of settling scores and not wanting to reflect on their own behaviour. It's very different that someone didn't treat you with respect during a sexual encounter, which makes them kind of a prick,. versus somebody you kno, forced you into something in a way that you, your consent was removed, which is sexual isalt and rape.
Helen Lewis argues that feminism's success is down to complicated, contradictory, imperfect women, who fought each other as well as fighting for equal rights. Too many of these pioneers have been whitewashed or forgotten in our modern search for feel-good, inspirational heroines.
It's time to reclaim the history of feminism as a history of difficult women.
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