(on the portrayal of women in literature) Men have had every advantage of us in telling their own story. Education has been theirs in so much higher a degree

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The lack of education afforded women throughout history has led to their being represented in literature, film, and television in ways that are seemingly unfortunate. If women are to receive the same education as men, they will represent themselves in a more powerful and positive light.

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