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The Prime of Gender Ideology: Lessons from Miss Jean Brodie

In Memory of Maggie Smith and Every "Mary" Lost to This Ideology

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Kristin Zebrowski, MPA
Sep 27, 2024
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Today, the world mourns the loss of Dame Maggie Smith, an icon whose performances have spanned decades and generations. Among her many roles, one stands out with particular relevance to me: Miss Jean Brodie, a character who, though charismatic and beloved by her students, wielded her influence with devastating consequences.

In The Prime of Miss Jean Brod…

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