The Myth of Women's MasochismSeeks to liberate women from one of the most potent and convenient ways of disarming them, the myth--validaated by an exotic name, "masochism"--That they enjoy their exploitation. |
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The Myth of Women's Masochism: With a New Preface by the Author Paula J. Caplan Limited preview - 2005 |
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References to this book
Radical Feminist Therapy: Working in the Context of Violence Bonnie Burstow No preview available - 1992 |