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Feeling powerful in heterosexual relationships: Cultural beliefs among couples of mexican origin

S. Marie Harvey The Center for the Study of Women in Society, University of Oregon
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Linda J. Beckman California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles
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Sheryl Thorburn Bird The Public Health Department, Oregon State University
Pages 321-337 | Published online: 08 Nov 2010

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