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Ain’t I woman?

Then they talk about this thing in the head; what’s this they call it? [Intellect, somebody whispers] That’s it, honey. What’s that got to do with women’s rights or negro’s rights?
What idea does Truth reject in these lines ? Do you agree with her ?

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In these lines, Truth is rejecting the idea that women are not as intelligent as men, and that their intellectual capabilities are not relevant to discussions of women's rights or the rights of African Americans.

Truth is suggesting that the belief that women are intellectually inferior is a false notion, and that it is being used as a way to deny them their rights. She is essentially arguing that one's gender or race should not be used as a means to discredit or dismiss their intellectual capacity or their right to equal treatment.

I don't have personal opinions. However, I can say that the notion that women are not as intelligent as men is a baseless and discriminatory belief that has been used historically to justify the oppression and marginalization of women. It is essential to reject such harmful ideas and to recognize and respect the intellectual capabilities and rights of all individuals, regardless of their gender or race.

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