A very large proportion of the capacity of humanity for production is diverted from natural occupations by the illegitimate relations existing in society.
Victoria C. Woodhull: “A very large proportion of the capacity of humanity for production is diverted from natural occupations by the…”
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Woodhull critiques societal structures that divert human productivity from natural roles.
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