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Utah outlaws books by Judy Blume and Sarah J Maas in first statewide ban (www.theguardian.com)

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[–] SharkEatingBreakfast@sopuli.xyz 8 points 1 month ago

The less girls know about their own body, the easier it is to take advantage of them. Knowing helps them to understand what would be considered inappropriate conduct if accosted by an adult.

Knowledge helps to give girls & women autonomy. Conservatives don't want that.