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To Believe in Women

1999448 pagesHoughton Mifflin (T)

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This groundbreaking history of American women examines the crucial roles lesbian women played in the fight for rights and privileges for all Americans. It argues that these early female leaders, free from traditional constraints, forged relationships that empowered them to pursue their goals without impediment. The book offers a fresh perspective on the suffrage movement and the broader struggle for gender equality.

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About the author

Lillian Faderman received her Ph.D. in English from UCLA. She is the author of [Surpassing the Love of Men](/works/OL578925W/), [Scotch Verdict](/works/OL578928W/), two college textbooks on American ethnic literature, and numerous articles on women's relationships. Faderman is a Professor of English at California State University, Fresno and is currently a Visiting Professor of English at UCLA.

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