Maryam Zia answers “How much did the sexism (or misogyny)...”

Kyle asked this question about Catch-22:

How much did the sexism (or misogyny) bother you in Catch-22?

Maryam Zia I am reading it currently and I am unable to move past the 13th chapter! The portrayal of women as objects to have sex with is disgusting. Especially …moreI am reading it currently and I am unable to move past the 13th chapter! The portrayal of women as objects to have sex with is disgusting. Especially revolting is how the soldiers (even the good ones) exploit women caught in wars and then casually talk about how they were so ready to trade their bodies. Yes they were somehow bearing being raped so that u don't kill them jerks!(less)

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