Words? Not really. Mankind is a good word.” She set down her glass with a thump. "Or humankind. I'm afraid we've spent a lot of feminist energy on meaningless symbols rather than essential functions. (Sheri S. Tepper)

Words? Not really. Mankind is a good word.” She set down her glass with a thump. "Or humankind. I'm afraid we've spent a lot of feminist energy on meaningless symbols rather than essential functions.

Sheri S. Tepper

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