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I was at a meeting two years ago in Beijing, and I passed a bunch of women who were marching in a protest.
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"I was at a meeting two years ago in Beijing, and I passed a bunch of women who were marching in a protest. Their signs were probably saying something I wouldn't have agreed with at all. But I was so glad to see women marching. And it's happening all over the world"

- Betty Friedan

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This quote by Betty Friedan speaks with the power of females's rights and the importance of standing up for what you believe in. Friedan was in Beijing two years ago and was motivated by the sight of females marching in protest. Despite the fact that she may not have actually agreed with the message on their signs, she was still glad to see them defending what they believed in. This quote highlights the importance of ladies's rights and the progress that has actually been made in the last few years. It also functions as a suggestion that there is still work to be done in order to guarantee that females everywhere have the exact same rights and opportunities as men. Friedan's quote is an effective reminder that ladies all over must continue to fight for their rights which development is possible.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Betty Friedan between February 4, 1921 and February 4, 2006. He/she was a famous Activist from USA. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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