Feminist author and activist Susan Brownmiller, renowned for her groundbreaking book "Against Our Will," passed away at age 90. Published in 1975, the book redefined rape as a crime of power and violence, not passion, influencing modern perspectives. It provided a comprehensive historical analysis of rape and its use as a tool of war. Brownmiller died in a Bronx hospital due to complications from a fall after a prolonged illness.

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