Quote by Isabel Allende

I was born in ancient times, at the end of the world, in a patriarchal Catholic and conservative family. No wonder that by age five I was a raging feminist - although the term had not reached Chile yet, so nobody knew what the heck was wrong with me.

I was born in ancient times, at the end of the world, in a p

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In this quote, the speaker reflects on their upbringing in a traditional and conservative environment. Despite being born into a patriarchal Catholic family, they emerged as a strong feminist from a young age. The speaker suggests that their feminist views were not understood or recognized in their society at the time. The quote highlights the personal journey and challenges faced by the individual in embracing feminism and questioning the norms and values of their upbringing.

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