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Bella Abzug was an American lawyer, politician, and social activist known for her advocacy of women's rights and civil liberties. A trailblazer in politics, she was one of the first women elected to the U.S. Congress, where she championed legislation for gender equality, environmental protection, and social justice. Abzug's bold personality and commitment to activism made her a prominent figure in the feminist movement and an enduring symbol of political courage and integrity.
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"The establishment is made up of little men, very frightened."

Men,
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"I began wearing hats as a young lawyer because it helped me to establish my professional identity. Before that, whenever I was at a meeting, someone would ask me to get coffee."

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"I prefer the word 'homemaker' because 'housewife' always implies that there may be a wife someplace else."

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"All of the men on my staff can type."

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"The test for whether or not you can hold a job should not be the arrangement of your chromosomes."

Job,
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