Author visiting Kansas City explores 'A Short History of Bad Ideas About Women' in new book

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Sarah Ruden uncovers how literature about women has been used to justify control over their bodies, starting with ancient poetry through modern debates. She'll be speaking about her new book "Reproductive Wrongs" at the Kansas City Public Library this week.

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