Decoding the sexist reasons why the series is overlooked.
, violence both political and misogynistic, family, love, shame and oppression. It’s as much a piece of social commentary as it is a revolutionary look at the way women are silenced and trapped by the patriarchy, as well as a nuanced look at class struggle and privilege. So why isn’t bigger? One answer could be the show’s subtitles, although the popularity of
indicated foreign languages aren’t a deterrent to audiences. That said, the Korean thriller has an English dub option,doesn’t. Part of it is related to its billing as a show simply about female friendship. We can’t help but reduce culture about women down to gender in a way we simply don’t for men. We also see culture where women lead the story as primarily for women, regardless of whether the themes explored are universal. It is simply valued less.
Of course, all this is part of a much wider cultural issue and the way in which we diminish culture that is perceived to be aimed at women. Take Marian Keyes, the wildly popular Irish author who has sold over 35 million books. Her novels deal with domestic violence, addiction, depression, abortion and bereavement with an impressive lightness of touch that would signal out a male counterpart as a literary genius.
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