The Catholic Church has never really come to terms with women. What I object to is being treated either as Madonnas or Mary Magdalenes.

Shirley Williams

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Catholic church Patriarchy Women

Author

Shirley Williams

Source

Observer

Medium

Newspaper

Language

English

Time

1981 1980s 20th century

Occupation

Politician

From

United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

Williams, Shirley. Quoted in the Observer. 22 Mar. 1981.

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