Women & Power: A Manifesto
Mary Beard
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Have you ever thought how the age-old bias against women's voices in public discourse originated?
How can we trace its roots back to ancient tales like Homer's Odyssey and its impact on the modern era?
Why have women's voices been confined to 'women’s issues' and why do they face severe backlash in male-dominated arenas?
And most importantly, how can we redefine authority and power to ensure equality, and finally put an end to the age-old suppression of women's voices?
Have you ever thought how the age-old bias against women's voices in public discourse originated?
How can we trace its roots back to ancient tales like Homer's Odyssey and its impact on the modern era?
Why have women's voices been confined to 'women’s issues' and why do they face severe backlash in male-dominated arenas?
And most importantly, how can we redefine authority and power to ensure equality, and finally put an end to the age-old suppression of women's voices?
Have you ever thought how the age-old bias against women's voices in public discourse originated?
How can we trace its roots back to ancient tales like Homer's Odyssey and its impact on the modern era?
Why have women's voices been confined to 'women’s issues' and why do they face severe backlash in male-dominated arenas?
And most importantly, how can we redefine authority and power to ensure equality, and finally put an end to the age-old suppression of women's voices?
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About Author
Mary Beard is a renowned British classicist, academic, and author, known for her extensive work on the history and culture of ancient Rome. She has written several influential books, including "Women & Power: A Manifesto," which explores the roots of misogyny and the silencing of women throughout history. Beard is also a professor at the University of Cambridge and a prominent public intellectual, frequently contributing to discussions on classical antiquity and contemporary gender issues.
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