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Women went, saw, and conquered their prejudices against the idea of equality; likewise, many men.
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Archibald Henry Grimké
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gutenberg.orgArchibald Henry Grimké: “Women went, saw, and conquered their prejudices against the idea of equality; likewise, many men.”
Editor's note · Context
Grimké observes the transformative effect of the anti-slavery movement on societal views regarding gender equality.
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