Dolly Parton dies at 80, sparks feminist legacy debate
Dolly Parton, the country superstar who died this week at 80, seldom called herself a feminist but was included on Ms. magazine's January 1987 list of 12 Women of the Year. The article notes that admirers and writers have long read feminist meaning into her business decisions, public alliances and lyrics; Gloria Steinem praised her for bringing other women and poor people along, and songs such as "9 to 5," "Just Because I'm a Woman," "The Bargain Store" and "Down from Dover" addressed workplace equity, double standards and single motherhood. Her death has prompted renewed debate over how to interpret her legacy and influence on gender discourse.
Parton avoided the feminist label despite songs many read as feminist
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Dolly Parton died this week at 80 after a long music career. People are now looking at her songs and choices and may debate her relation to feminism.
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