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Getting Equal: The History of Australian Feminism

by Marilyn Lake · 1999

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After decades of feminist activism, Australian women now enjoy freedoms unimagined by their grandmothers and mothers, but the goal of equality remains elusive - women still earn only 65per cent of what men earn. This text traces the story of Australian feminism, seeking to correct many misconceptions.

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historyhistoryMore like thisLess of this
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feminismfeminismMore like thisLess of thiswomenwomenMore like thisLess of this
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AustraliaAustraliaMore like thisLess of this
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adult
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medium · 272 pages

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