How Long to Read Women's Issues in Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale

How Long Does it Take to Read Women's Issues in Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 40 minutes to read Women's Issues in Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale by David Erik Nelson

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The Handmaid's Tale depicts a dystopian society in which a religious dictatorship assumes control of the United States, turning the country into the Republic of Gilead. In this new society, women are stripped of autonomy and often relegated to roles such as servant or childbearing maid. Since the book's publication in 1985, it has become a popular point of reference to guard against government interference in women's rights and issues. This informative edition takes a critical look at Atwood's life and writings, with a specific focus on key ideas related to The Handmaid's Tale. The book collects a series of essays pertaining to feminism, sexism, and religious fundamentalism, creating points of discussion for readers that are both modern and relevant. The text also discusses contemporary women's issues and presents perspectives on topics such as surrogacy, same-sex marriage, and modesty.

How long is Women's Issues in Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale?

Women's Issues in Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale by David Erik Nelson is 160 pages long, and a total of 40,000 words.

This makes it 54% the length of the average book. It also has 49% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Women's Issues in Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 38 minutes to read Women's Issues in Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale aloud.

What Reading Level is Women's Issues in Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale?

Women's Issues in Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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