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Marlo Thomas

One of the things about equality is not just that you be treated equally to a man, but that you treat yourself equally to the way you treat a man.

Marlo Thomas

Equality

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Marlo Thomas is saying that true equality means valuing yourself as much as you value a man, not just expecting others to treat you the same way. It’s about having the same respect and standards for yourself that you would have for a man.

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