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She suggests that feminist activism originated in America because of the country's high living standards and deep social divides. Working women perceived themselves as betrayed, as societal expectations ingrained a dichotomy where married women were expected to abandon careers and household duties, whereas men retained their roles as providers. Consequently, many women equate economic independence and higher education with a form of rebellion against traditional roles, which she views as misguided and ultimately destructive.