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Reclaiming Women's Histories with Max Dashu

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The Shift in Focus and Gatekeepers in Academia

This chapter discusses Maria Gimbutas' shift in focus from Bronze Age to Neolithic archaeology and the significant difference she discovered in the role of women in pre-state societies. It highlights the impact of gatekeepers in academia, publishers, and editors on the representation of women's history. The chapter also explores the challenges faced in studying women's history and the publication of a book that influenced the women's spirituality movement.

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