The Revolt of Man
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By Walter Besant 22 Sep, 2020
Walter Besant's novel "The Revolt of Man" presents a dystopian vision of a female-dominated society of the 22nd century, where women keep men in complete subordination after the historic Transfer of Power. Women gradually take over the traditional me ... Read more
Walter Besant's novel "The Revolt of Man" presents a dystopian vision of a female-dominated society of the 22nd century, where women keep men in complete subordination after the historic Transfer of Power. Women gradually take over the traditional men's occupations and privileges, having become judges, doctors, lawyers, businesswomen and artists, whereas effeminate men are allowed to live and perform simple work in complete passivity, submission and obedience to the triumphant females. The female parliament (the House of Peeresses) is opposed to the previous policies adopted by the male-dominated parliament, especially uncontrolled industrialization, exploitation of labor force, and destruction of nature. Thanks to women's power England has freed herself of oppressive male supremacy, aggression, male-dominated religion, polluting industries, and has become a totalitarian feminist paradise.   Less
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Sir Walter Besant (14 August 1836 – 9 June 1901) was an English novelist and historian. William Henry Besant was his brother, and another brother, Frank, was the husband of Annie Besant. The son ...
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