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Mrs. Grundy
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en 23 Dec 78 6 22 Gay Community News 14 Michael Bronski Notes and Thoughts by One Gay Man on Pornography and Censorship Women have, historically, been put in a double bind position in these matters. Acting out of self-interest and self-protection, they have been placed in the position of moral guardianship. When times have changed they have then had to bear the brunt of criticism for being prudes and "Mrs. Grundys."
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