Tag Archives: MeToo

Is Sexist Lit Gaslighting Women?

By Robin Bates | Published: February 19, 2018

A Guardian article argues that critical praise for sexist male authors valorizes patriarchal attitudes.

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Atwood’s Jezebels at the Presidents Club

By Robin Bates | Published: January 30, 2018

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

By Robin Bates | Published: January 3, 2018

Jane Austen has powerful lessons for those battling systemic sexism.

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#MeToo: A New Day for Cassandra

By Robin Bates | Published: December 27, 2017

The prophetess Cassandra wasn’t listened to, but the #MeToo movement is changing that.

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