Kyle 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?

Kyle I have to admit it bothered me quite a bit. Though I liked the satiric, screwball style, and form of the novel, the persistent objectification of wome…moreI have to admit it bothered me quite a bit. Though I liked the satiric, screwball style, and form of the novel, the persistent objectification of women and attempted comedy of sexual assault I found disturbing. If Catch-22 were taught in high school or middle school I think it would send a really wrong message to young women (and young men). (less)

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