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Based on interviews with 135 women, this work examines the persistent silence that many still experience within their families and schools. It analyzes the psychological, educational, and societal factors that contribute to this marginalization, despite significant progress in women’s rights and feminist activism. By combining theory of knowledge with insights from educational psychology and self‑actualization, the book offers a nuanced understanding of the barriers women face and the ways they navigate their identities in everyday life.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Psychology/Cognitive Psychology
Authors: Mary Field Belenky
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