English Literature A-Level
Female Identity and Oppression
What Female Identity and Oppression means in English Literature A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Female Identity and Oppression
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A visceral exploration of female identity and patriarchal oppression, examined through the societal expectations placed upon young women in the mid-twentieth century.
Topics that use Female Identity and Oppression
- 5e. Literature post-1900 (Non-exam assessment component) suggested texts - YOUNG WOMEN (OCR A-Level)
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