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↑Thomas, R. Murray (2000). Recent Theories of Human Development. Sage Publications. p. 248. ISBN0761922474. Gender feminists also consider traditional feminine traits (gentleness, modesty, humility, sacrifice, supportiveness, empathy, compassion, tenderness, nurturance, intuitiveness, sensitivity, unselfishness) morally superior to the traditional masculine traits of courage, strong will, ambition, independence,assertiveness, initiative, rationality and emotional control.
↑Witt, edited by Charlotte (2010). Feminist Metaphysics: Explorations in the Ontology of Sex, Gender and Identity. Dordrecht: Springer. p. 77. ISBN90-481-3782-9. {{cite book}}: |first= มีชื่อเรียกทั่วไป (help)