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The world must choose the free woman or the white wraith of the prostitute.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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gutenberg.orgW.E.B. Du Bois: “The world must choose the free woman or the white wraith of the prostitute.”
Editor's note · Context
This statement reflects Du Bois's belief in the necessity of recognizing and uplifting women's autonomy.
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