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... human- ness " is judged . These two cultural spheres determine how individuals and our behaviors are valued . What is labeled " masculinity " is the ideal of what it means to be human ; the female who embraces the femininity forced on ...
... human- ness " is judged . These two cultural spheres determine how individuals and our behaviors are valued . What is labeled " masculinity " is the ideal of what it means to be human ; the female who embraces the femininity forced on ...
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... humans rather than with the edible plants . And it would make sense that if the animals are unmarked for gender , they would be categorized with the unmarked human category , if there is one . In most languages that have classification ...
... humans rather than with the edible plants . And it would make sense that if the animals are unmarked for gender , they would be categorized with the unmarked human category , if there is one . In most languages that have classification ...
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... human rights . " c . I admit there is danger of misdirected violence . d . Men regard as amusing this exaggerated ... human rights " mentioned in 9.20.b. could be " over- used ' ' is a matter for speculation , but the description is ...
... human rights . " c . I admit there is danger of misdirected violence . d . Men regard as amusing this exaggerated ... human rights " mentioned in 9.20.b. could be " over- used ' ' is a matter for speculation , but the description is ...
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Speaking Freely: Unlearning the Lies of the Fathers' Tongues Julia Penelope No preview available - 1990 |
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