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From sex work to women’s rights: A history of the term ‘brotherly love and sisterly affection’ for Philly

The phrase is a time-honored one that’s taken a winding path through history and accumulated niche connotations over time.

The uses of "sisterly affection" have evolved over the years.
The uses of "sisterly affection" have evolved over the years.Read moreLeft: Heather Khalifa / Staff Photographer Right: The Library Company of Philadelphia