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What does it mean?
The speaker claims feminism was created to help unattractive women gain social status.
In plain terms
The movement was made to help women who are not conventionally attractive.
What can you take from it?
Critiques feminist motives based on appearance.

Where it applies

  • social critique
  • gender discussions

Putting it to work

  • evaluate movement origins

Questions to consider

  • What are the stated goals of feminism?
  • How does appearance affect social access?

Another view

The claim is a controversial generalization about a social movement.

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