IMGpapers 1976–79

Newspapers of the International Marxist Group and its forerunners, 1976–79

Take it like a man, ma'am Sex roles inside out

Socialist Challenge No. 45, 11 May 1978 · pp. 15-16 of the scan · 524 words

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page 15 of the scan

MALE DOCTOR to husband: "Get her a dog reviews Takeit like a Man, Ma'sam.

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