Guilt is one side of a nasty triangle; the other two are sh… - Germaine Greer

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Guilt is one side of a nasty triangle; the other two are shame and stigma. This grim coalition combines to inculpate women themselves of the crimes committed against them.

Germaine Greer

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Germaine Greer (born 29 January 1939) is an Australian author, academic, critic and journalist.

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Alternative Names: Rose Blight • Dr. G Terf

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