Susan Brownmiller
Susan Brownmiller was a prominent feminist author, journalist, and activist known for her groundbreaking work 'Against Our Will: Men, Women and Rape,' published in 1975. Her influential book reshaped societal perceptions of rape, presenting it not as a crime of passion but as a brutal expression of power and violence. Brownmiller's extensive historical analysis of rape highlighted its use as a tool of oppression throughout history, establishing her as a key figure in the feminist movement. She passed away at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy that significantly impacted discussions around gender violence.
Born on Feb 15, 1935 (90 years old)
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Susan Brownmiller is an American writer and feminist who discusses femininity.
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Susan Brownmiller was a feminist author, journalist and activist whose book 'Against Our Will: Men, Women and Rape' helped define the modern view of rape.
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