robots, who have no real gender, the book explores society’s ideas of masculinity but more prominently femininity. While this work was published in 1921 it’s sexist ideas and language cannot be overlooked. In a satirical way R.U.R explores women's sometimes empty role, lack of choices and self-determination, and their value as reproducers.
Notably, the only real female character in the book is Helena Glory, daughter of an influential businessman. At first, her value comes only from who her father…
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