A feminist critique of independence


	A feminist critique of independence

Lexica

4-24-2009 5:33 PM

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independence, feminism, disability, ablism, individualism

Lexica says:

I've been mulling over issues of individualism and mutuality lately. This sounds like a book worth tracking down.

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