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Portraits of Brave Women Who Stood Alone in Crowds of Men
In her new book "The Only Woman," Oscar nominated director Immy Humes compiles historical images of singular woman surrounded by men. A simple but powerful premise, the pages showcase women from 20 countries, proving how common it was to be the only female in the room. She explores this phenomenon with Michel Martin.
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