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The Babysitter is Calling from Inside the Patriarchy: A Feminist Guide to Urban Legends

The Babysitter is Calling from Inside the Patriarchy: A Feminist Guide to Urban Legends

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From the couple in Lover's Lane to the babysitter getting a call from "inside the house," classic scary stories have a favorite victim: the young woman. But this is no coincidence.

Our latest feature article, "The Babysitter is Calling from Inside the Patriarchy," takes a deep dive into these timeless urban legends through a modern feminist lens. We explore how these tales aren't just for scaring kids at sleepovers; they're powerful cultural narratives that reflect and reinforce societal anxieties about female sexuality, independence, and changing gender roles.

Ready to ruin your favorite childhood ghost story in the most enlightening way possible? Click the link to read more: https://englishpluspodcast.com/the-babysitter-is-calling-from-inside-the-patriarchy-a-feminist-guide-to-urban-legends/

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