Margaret Atwood: A Famous Canuck
Society:
During her childhood, she faced various degrees of societal stereotypes. Being a female Canadian author, she faced most of them. As a woman, she was constantly being told that she had to either choose her dream job or a perfect family. Choosing to pursue her interest in literature, she realized that women were paid less than men and looked down upon. Additionally, Canadian literature was a tragedy compared to American writing. There were little to no Canadian authors, and the few successful authors didn't showcase their talents publicly. Furthermore, the shelf life (which is how long a book stays on the shelf- unbought) is two years in Canada while only 6 months in US. Canadians themselves were a joke to the Americans- as a child, she felt "grey" and "faceless" compared to Americans and stated that she once wished that she was one.
However, in the 1970's, when Margaret Atwood's work became popular, she was considered a groundbreaker and a role model for Canadian and female authors. Her novel "Survival" helped spark the explosion of interest in Canadian culture and helped start the New Age of Canadian Literature in the 1970's. Additionally, Margaret Atwood is not afraid to stand up for what she believes is right. Via twitter, Atwood has made it clear that she is opposed to the idea of putting up an artificial turf field , which she believes isn’t good for the environment.
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