Often, the impact of that repeated marginalisation is presented as beneficial to the women involved. This is the case with Katherina (in 'The Taming of the Shrew'), who in the end is happy to be 'tamed'.

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Con: Many argue that the ending of 'The Taming of the Shrew' is ironic and meant to criticize common forms of sexist discrimination.

Was Shakespeare a feminist? (independent research activity)

Often, the impact of that repeated marginalisation is presented as beneficial to the women involved. This is the case with Katherina (in 'The Taming of the Shrew'), who in the end is happy to be 'tamed'.

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Many argue that the ending of 'The Taming of the Shrew' is ironic and meant to criticize common forms of sexist discrimination.

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Often, the impact of that repeated marginalisation is presented as beneficial to the women involved. This is the case with Katherina (in 'The Taming of the Shrew'), who in the end is happy to be 'tamed'.

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Many argue that the ending of 'The Taming of the Shrew' is ironic and meant to criticize common forms of sexist discrimination.