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They represented the problem of the widow, the wife, the maiden, and the outcast.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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gutenberg.orgW.E.B. Du Bois: “They represented the problem of the widow, the wife, the maiden, and the outcast.”
Editor's note · Context
This passage categorizes the roles of women in society, illustrating their diverse experiences and challenges.
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