![]() Fourth Wave feminism, which began in 2012, has helped bring to light horrific sexual violence mainly perpetuated by men in positions of power against women. However, misogynistic violence and inequalities are still rife across the globe, whether it is femicide in Central America or the tampon tax in the EU. Misogyny is dead! Long Live Feminism! These are words that strike a chord throughout the world right now, let alone male dominated Ancient Greece. Yet Jennifer Saint shows us that often the silent women have the most compelling stories and the most extreme furies. Cassandra, Clytemnestra, and Elektra are all bit players in the story of the Trojan War. 'Elektra' by Jennifer Saint tells the story of three women who live in the heavily male dominated world of Ancient Greece. In Elektra, Jennifer Saint masterfully retells the Trojan War from the perspective of three women whose lives are irrevocably changed by the actions of the men around them. ![]() However, a recent crop of female novelists have begun reframing these stories from a female perspective. ![]() Summary: Women have been subjugated throughout myths and legends. ![]()
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