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Erica Jong

Women are the only exploited group in history to have been idealized into powerlessness.

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Erica Jong is saying that women have been treated unfairly throughout history, but instead of being recognized for their strength, they have often been seen as delicate or perfect in a way that makes them seem weak. This idealization has kept women from gaining real power because it focuses on an unrealistic image rather than their true abilities and rights.

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