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My Feminist Aunts

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

Mary Jane (left...always...*g*) looking her most conventional at Sally & my wedding in 1983

Mary Jane (left...always...*g*) looking her most conventional at Sally & my wedding in 1983

When I was ten my parents got divorced, my mom got involved in politics and the women’s movement, and in the process made new female friends, several of which became close and long-term to the point of becoming a sort of non-genetic extended family. This was particularly important for me, because I was soon plunged into puberty and adolescence, and these women became important role-models and mentors for me – like a preacher, rabbi, guru, teacher, etc. – might be to someone else. (more…)

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