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1. This story could be a TV drama set in modern times.

Tue Feb 13, 2018, 01:53 PM

Feb 2018

It is a rare example of a woman in the pre-modern era taking a stance against the oppression that was just part of day-to-day life.

Oppression is still just a part of day-to-day life for too many women.

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This story could be a TV drama set in modern times. hunter Feb 2018 #1

So timely, too RandomAccess Feb 2018 #3

I saw a movie based upon her life a number of years ago. smirkymonkey Feb 2018 #4

Thanks malaise Feb 2018 #5