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The Witcher's Yennefer Shows Us The Dark Side Of Feminism
At first glance, Yennefer of Vengerberg – the seductive sorceress from Netflix’s The Witcher – seems like a feminist icon.
By Faith Moore3 min read
Born poor, obscure, and deformed, she harnesses her magical abilities and becomes a powerful mage, magically trading in her ability to have children for sexual power and professional advancement. A poor, defenseless woman who takes control of her destiny and wields power over men - seems like a model modern-feminist woman.