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For centuries, Western culture, along with religious heritage, contributed together to assigning the gender role of women in society, which is subordinate, passive, inferior, and second in importance. This role did not only marginalise women but also made them victims of oppression and exploitation in patriarchal societies. The patriarchal culture, social conventions and men's authority all used to subdue and silence women over the years until women started to question their real role in society and demand equality to prove their existence and identity. From the 15th to 20th centuries, women gradually tried to break their silence and the stereotypical image created by patriarchy as helpless, pathetic and inferior creatures. These women tried to break supremacy through their writings. This research paper sheds light on feminist concerns in the poetry of the well-known American poet Anne Sexton. Her poetry, which is empowering and feminist poetry, helps the modern world to understand women’s issues and represent their silenced voices.
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