Power can be taken, but not given. The process of the takin… - Gloria Steinem

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Power can be taken, but not given. The process of the taking is empowerment in itself.

Gloria Steinem

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Gloria Marie Steinem (born March 25, 1934) is an American feminist, journalist, and social and political activist who became nationally recognized as a leader of, and media spokeswoman for, the women's liberation movement in the late 1960s and 1970s. A prominent writer and key counterculture era political figure, Steinem has founded many organizations and projects and has been the recipient of many awards and honors. She is a former columnist for New York magazine and co-founded Ms. magazine.

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Power can be taken, but not given. The process of the taking is empowerment in itself. - Gloria Steinem

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