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A groundbreaking 1970 feminist critique of patriarchal themes in literature and society, analyzing works by major authors.
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A groundbreaking 1970 feminist critique of patriarchal themes in literature and society, analyzing works by major authors.
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A sensation upon its publication in 1970, Sexual Politics documents the subjugation of women in great literature and art. Kate Millett's analysis targets four revered authors―D. H. Lawrence, Henry Miller, Norman Mailer, and Jean Genet―and builds a damning profile of literature's patriarchal myths and their extension into psychology, philosophy, and politics.
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Frequent detailed analysis of explicit sex scenes from literature, including graphic descriptions.
Violence & gore
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Some discussion of violent acts in literature, including murder, though not central.
Profanity
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Minimal use of strong language, mostly in quoted literary excerpts.
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Brief mentions of queer themes in literary analysis, not central to the text.
Religious content
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No evidence found in available sources.
Witchcraft / occult
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Central focus on feminist critique of patriarchy and power dynamics in society and literature.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Sexual assault
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Detailed discussion of sexual violence and coercion in analyzed texts, including rape scenes.
Abuse & suffering
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Frequent focus on systemic oppression and abuse of women in literature and society.
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