A feminist retelling of 'Moby Dick' • FRANCE 24 English

What happens when you gender-flip the tale of “Moby Dick”? Annette Young talks to British-Chinese author, Xiaolu Guo, who has done just that with her latest book, “Call Me Ishmaelle”.  Also, confronting sexual harassment on Japan's public transport where one in 10 young women say they have been groped on trains, highlighting an often-unreported crime. Plus, a new wave of Kenyan authors, illustrators, and media creators are challenging the way young girls see themselves and their futures. 
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Post from France 24 on March 14, 2025

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