A Guardian article argues that critical praise for sexist male authors valorizes patriarchal attitudes.
Tag Archives: Feminism
Is Sexist Lit Gaslighting Women?
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How Atwood Rescued This Single Mom
In an inspiring story, single mom Ashley found Atwood’s novels helped her turn her life around.
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Patmore’s “Angel,” a Dangerous Poem
Patmore’s “Angel in the House” is no longer read but it defined the domestic ideal for much of the 19th century.
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Why Streetcar Didn’t Impress Women
When “Streetcar Named Desire” was first staged, male reviewers thrilled to the way Stanley dominated Blanche. Reviewer Mary McCarthy was less impressed.
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Handmaid’s Emmy, A Sign of Its Urgency
The Emmys signaled that “Handmaid’s Tale” is as relevant as ever as America’s misogyny deepens. So is Euripides’s “The Bacchae.”
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Handmaid’s Tale, More Relevant Than Ever
With Hulu set to release “Handmaid’s Tale” tomorrow, I gather together all my past posts on Atwood’s dystopian classic. The novel isn’t only important for liberals but has lessons for rightwing women as well.
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Dorothy as Feminist Threat
In 1986, Christian fundamentalists objected to “The Wizard of Oz” being taught in school and won their lawsuit. As ridiculous as the case may sound, there are actually some good reasons for them to feel threatened.
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Trumpist Masculinity Isn’t Kind to Men
In a story which is only too timely, the Washington Post recently reported that “sexist men have psychological problems.” Adrienne Rich was talking about this over 60 years ago in poems like “The Knight.”
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Schlafly, Model for Atwood’s Serena Joy
Recently deceased Phyllis Schlafly served as the model for Serena Joy in Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel “Handmaid’s Tale.” Because Serena Joy gets the society she says she wants, however, her life turns bitter. Schlafly was lucky to live in a society that allowed women to have their own careers.
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