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Pbs: The Left Hand of Darkness and Gender Fluidity: Ursula K. Le Guin

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In 1969, Ursula K. Le Guin published a groundbreaking novel called "The Left Hand of Darkness" that questioned binary concepts of gender. Learn about the backlash from fans that found the book too controversial as well as criticism from feminists who felt that she didn't go far enough in this video [3:52] from the American Masters film Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin. Support materials include discussion questions and vocabulary.

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