The Feminine Writer
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In this feminist short story set in the 70s, Lisa George, a progressive freelance journalist, becomes the first woman to write for a New York newspaper. During her time on the paper, Lisa is forced to curve her politics. However, when a case of misogyny and abuse manifests itself in her own life, she cannot help but advocate.
The story explores issues from the MeToo movement in an earlier decade where outcomes for victims were bleak. Mental health and societal ignorance are also prominent themes of this intense drama.
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