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Why do women write under men’s names?

Why have so many women writers published under men's names? This entry maps the explanations — to be read without prejudice, to write more freely, and to attract a male readership for their work.

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Women write under men's names to publish without prejudice

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Women write under men's names to be able to write more freely

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Women write under men's names to encourage male readership