American feminists have generally stressed the ways in which men and women should be equal and have therefore … - Sylvia Ann Hewlett

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Sylvia Ann Hewlett

American feminists have generally stressed the ways in which men and women should be equal and have therefore tried to put aside differences. . . . Social feminists [in Europe]believe that men and society at large should provide systematic support to women in recognition of their dual role as mothers and workers.

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