Gimple
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I recently started writing a young adult dystopian novel inspired by a radical feminist's quote, who claimed that the ratio of men should be reduced and maintained at 10% of the population.
I thought that would make a great premise for a novel, where all the men in the society have had their numbers decreased and controlled, been segregated from the women, and forced into slave roles.
The main action of the story revolves around a girl who wants to find love, so she tries to escape the society (which bans marriage and relationships with men) with a "slave boy" she meets.
I really like the concept, and I think it's semi-original. For me, it's just an interesting story. But my concern is that people will read into it, and interpret it as a deliberate commentary on feminism itself. And since the society (or the woman running it) is essentially the villain, I'm worried it will be viewed as a direct criticism of feminism.
And criticizing feminism probably isn't a good move for someone who's trying to build a career as an author, is it?
Just wondering what your thoughts are this situation? I'd love to hear your insights!
I thought that would make a great premise for a novel, where all the men in the society have had their numbers decreased and controlled, been segregated from the women, and forced into slave roles.
The main action of the story revolves around a girl who wants to find love, so she tries to escape the society (which bans marriage and relationships with men) with a "slave boy" she meets.
I really like the concept, and I think it's semi-original. For me, it's just an interesting story. But my concern is that people will read into it, and interpret it as a deliberate commentary on feminism itself. And since the society (or the woman running it) is essentially the villain, I'm worried it will be viewed as a direct criticism of feminism.
And criticizing feminism probably isn't a good move for someone who's trying to build a career as an author, is it?
Just wondering what your thoughts are this situation? I'd love to hear your insights!