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The Women's Room by Marilyn French, published in 1977, follows Mira Ward, a typical submissive housewife in the 1950s-1960s, who undergoes a feminist awakening after divorcing her husband. As she navigates her new life, she attends Harvard during the Women's Liberation movement, meets radical feminists, and explores her discontent with societal roles for women. Sensitive topics include sexual violence, misogyny, and suicide attempts.