The Feminization of Self-Care

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The Feminization of Self-Care

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Apr 21, 2021

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What actually is self-care, why has it been gendered and why does it matter? Anney and Samantha dig into the ins and outs of self-care and the danger of gendering it.
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Apr 21, 2021

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