Handmaid's Tale

The Pressure Surrounding Female Writers and Romance

Palmer Strubhar, Emory University

Authors Defy Social and Historical Pressure as they Navigate a New-Age Romance Plot or Avoid It Entirely…

January 9, 2024

Everything We Know so Far About ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Season 5

Morgan Thomas, Wayne State University

It's no secret that the series is inspired by real-life events. As the world continues to evolve, we can expect to see some big changes.…

July 5, 2022

In Times of Crisis, Is Dystopian Media Dangerous or Inspirational?

Abigail Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

From 'Hunger Games' to 'Maze Runner,' movies and books about fighting oppressive governments may play a part in spurring young people to action.…

August 26, 2020

The 4 Best Female-Centric Shows from the 2018 Emmy Nominees

Danielle Richardson, Florida State University

We're not going to use the phrase 'strong female lead,' but you get the idea.…

July 26, 2018

Everything You Need to Know About Season 2 of the ‘Handmaid’s Tale’

Giselle Krachenfels, USC

Here’s everything we know about the upcoming season of Hulu's critically acclaimed adaptation of Margaret Atwood's novel, "Handmaid's Tale."…

December 5, 2017

Lessons from ‘Oryx and Crake,’ Atwood’s Other Dystopian Masterpiece

Otis Roffman, Beloit College

If you liked 'The Handmaid's Tale,' you'll find many of the same themes, with a few crucial twists, in her 2003 novel.…

June 7, 2017

The Message You Overlooked in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’

Alicia Drier, Roosevelt University

Hulu’s new original series might be breaking streaming records around the world, but Atwood’s dystopian tale has a subtler message that gets easily lost.…

May 9, 2017

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