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The quote criticizes the word "spinster" as revealing a negative attitude toward women who do not marry. It suggests that the term itself reflects social judgment rather than a neutral description. The speaker is pointing to a broader bias against unmarried women.
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Originally said in English.
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About Caitlin Moran
English journalist, broadcaster, and author
Caitlin Moran is an English journalist, broadcaster, and author. She writes for The Times and is known for her columns and her work across print and broadcast media. At The Times, she writes two columns each week, one for the Saturday Magazine and another satirical Friday column called “Celebrity Watch”. Her work is rooted in journalism, with a strong satirical edge in her regular writing.
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