Women in power

Stephanie McCarter

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In this fascinating anthology, ancient women threaten male power by stepping into the roles traditionally held by men. They command armies, exercise sexual autonomy, speak in public, issue laws and subject others (even masculine heroes and citizen men) to their control. All of these stories were written by men and none of them can be read as affirmations or celebrations of women in power. Instead, their sexist attitudes continue to justify women's exclusion from power.

Author(s): McCarter, Stephanie
Binding: Paperback
Date of Publication: 24/04/2025
Pagination: 352 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Published By: Penguin Classics
Book Classification: Myth & legend told as fiction|Gender studies: women & girls|Classic fiction|Ancient, classical & medieval texts
Dimensions: 196 x 130 x 16
Weight: 243
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9780143136361

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