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Review: FemininityUser Review - Jessica - GoodreadsI found this book an entertaining and fascinating exploration of the phenomenon, "femininity." I would like to start with the caveat that I just picked up this book in a used book store, so I have no ... Read full review Review: FemininityUser Review - Athena - GoodreadsThis is a book I had to read for class. It had a lot of interesting points, facts, and reminders. The author expressed her ideas extremely well and was clear and organized.There was an entire history ... Read full review Related books
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