A Guardian article argues that critical praise for sexist male authors valorizes patriarchal attitudes.
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Is Sexist Lit Gaslighting Women?
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Atwood’s Jezebels at the Presidents Club
The Presidents Club scandal bears much resemblance to “the Club” in “Handmaid’s Tale” to which the Commander takes Offred.
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Austen: Standing Up to Harassers
Jane Austen has powerful lessons for those battling systemic sexism.
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#MeToo: A New Day for Cassandra
The prophetess Cassandra wasn’t listened to, but the #MeToo movement is changing that.
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