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Why Feminists Should Celebrate the Middle Ages (and the Catholic Church)
Contrary to popular belief, the decline of women’s rights in history has always corresponded to a retreat of the Church within Western societies, especially from the Renaissance onwards, for the Church has been the most zealous advocate of women in history.