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. .. Summary,

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. Economic-opportunities-for and . .. Women, 54 "I would not be left behind": who they were and why they came

. Cooks, 76 Blurred separate spheres and female empowerment in the family

-. .. Men, 95 "Truly affected in love": independence in courtship, p.109

. .. Opportunities, But is it not wonderful what femininity is capable of?": reflecting on women's roles, vol.111

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