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18. Serena Joy Syndrome?

Fri Feb 17, 2012, 09:29 PM

Feb 2012

I dunno if there's a name for it, but I recall the character in "Handmaid's Tale" who pushed theocracy and subjugation of women, then fell into shock and despair when she realized that SHE would also be subjugated.

Thought she was the exceptional woman who would be included in the good ol' boys club, thought other women weren't deserving.

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