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What does it mean?
Women are natural, that is, abominable.
In plain terms
Women are innate and terrible.
What can you take from it?
Question harmful stereotypes about gender.

Where it applies

  • gender studies
  • social debate
  • literary analysis

Putting it to work

  • challenge sexist statements
  • promote equality
  • educate others

Questions to consider

  • What assumptions underlie this claim?
  • How does such language affect gender perception?

Another view

It is a misogynistic statement lacking nuance.

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