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Women's Issues in Margaret Atwood's the Handmaid's Tale

David Erik Nelson

3.8/5 ( ratings)

The Handmaid's Tale depicts a dystopian society in which a religious dictatorship assumes control of the United States, turning the country into the Republic of Gilead. In this new society, women are stripped of autonomy and often relegated to roles such as servant or childbearing maid. Since the book's publication in 1985, it has become a popular point of reference to guard against government interference in women's rights and issues. This informative edition takes a critical look at Atwood's life and writings, with a specific focus on key ideas related to The Handmaid's Tale. The book collects a series of essays pertaining to feminism, sexism, and religious fundamentalism, creating points of discussion for readers that are both modern and relevant. The text also discusses contemporary women's issues and presents perspectives on topics such as surrogacy, same-sex marriage, and modesty.

Language: English

Pages: 160

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing

Release: November 10, 2011

ISBN: 0737758007

ISBN 13: 9780737758009

Women's Issues in Margaret Atwood's the Handmaid's Tale

David Erik Nelson

3.8/5 ( ratings)

The Handmaid's Tale depicts a dystopian society in which a religious dictatorship assumes control of the United States, turning the country into the Republic of Gilead. In this new society, women are stripped of autonomy and often relegated to roles such as servant or childbearing maid. Since the book's publication in 1985, it has become a popular point of reference to guard against government interference in women's rights and issues. This informative edition takes a critical look at Atwood's life and writings, with a specific focus on key ideas related to The Handmaid's Tale. The book collects a series of essays pertaining to feminism, sexism, and religious fundamentalism, creating points of discussion for readers that are both modern and relevant. The text also discusses contemporary women's issues and presents perspectives on topics such as surrogacy, same-sex marriage, and modesty.

Language: English

Pages: 160

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing

Release: November 10, 2011

ISBN: 0737758007

ISBN 13: 9780737758009

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