Man Vrouw Maatschappij (MVM, "Man Woman Society") was a Dutch feminist action group founded in October 1968 by

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and

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. The group emerged following the publication of Smit's influential feminist article, ''Het onbehagen bij de vrouw'' ("The Discontent of Women"), in November 1967. MVM adopted a more radical approach after the establishment of

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, another feminist group. MVM participated in various feminist actions, including the notable 1970 event '' Op de vrouw af!'' The group was firmly anti-hierarchical, opposing patriarchy and functioning without a formal leadership structure. In 1973, MVM decided to exclude men from membership, prompting d'Ancona and others to leave the organization.

References

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Ribberink A., ''Leidsvrouwen en zaakwaarneemsters, Een geschiedenis van de aktiegroep Man Vrouw Maatschappij'' 1968-1973
* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Man Vrouw Maatschappij Feminist organisations in the Netherlands