Compared to other writers of his time, Shakespeare's work focused significantly on women, even if they are still relatively underrepresented.

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Pro: Christopher Marlowe, a contemporary of Shakespeare, did not have particularly prominent or independent female characters.

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Con: Shakespeare was not the only writer of his time who denounced sexism: other contemporaries, like Ben Jonson, also sought to vividly depict cruel action towards women.

Was Shakespeare a feminist? (guided research activity)

Compared to other writers of his time, Shakespeare's work focused significantly on women, even if they are still relatively underrepresented.

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Christopher Marlowe, a contemporary of Shakespeare, did not have particularly prominent or independent female characters.

Shakespeare was not the only writer of his time who denounced sexism: other contemporaries, like Ben Jonson, also sought to vividly depict cruel action towards women.

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Compared to other writers of his time, Shakespeare's work focused significantly on women, even if they are still relatively underrepresented.

Pro claim 1

Christopher Marlowe, a contemporary of Shakespeare, did not have particularly prominent or independent female characters.

Con claim 1

Shakespeare was not the only writer of his time who denounced sexism: other contemporaries, like Ben Jonson, also sought to vividly depict cruel action towards women.