One of the reasons for the failure of feminism to dislodge deeply held perceptions of male and female behavior was its insistence that women were victims, and men powerful patriarchs, which made a travesty of ordinary people's experience of the mutual interdependence of men and women.

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This quote argues that a reason for the lack of success in feminism's attempts to challenge traditional gender roles is its portrayal of women as victims and men as powerful patriarchs. By emphasizing these extreme roles, feminism fails to acknowledge the ordinary people's lived experiences of the mutual interdependence between men and women. The quote suggests that a more nuanced understanding of gender dynamics is necessary for feminism to effectively challenge societal perceptions and bring about meaningful change.

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