The media says that equality for women has arrived, but if you look ar…

Joan Jett
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The media says that equality for women has arrived, but if you look around, you still don't see girls playing guitars and having success with it.
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The media says that equality for women has arrived, but if you look around, you still don't see girls playing guitars and having success with it.

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