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Drawing on extensive psychological research, anthropological insights, and over twenty years of original interviews, Phyllis Chesler examines the often indirect aggression among women and its impact on female autonomy. The book argues that women's conflict, shaped by social expectations and entrenched sexism, undermines emotional intimacy and inhibits personal growth. By encouraging women to confront these dynamics openly and forge compassionate alliances, Chesler offers a pathway to female liberation and healthier interwomen relationships.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Psychology/Social Psychology
Authors: Phyllis Chesler
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