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The Price of Being a Woman
drama· Bahamas

The Price of Being a Woman

by Telcine Turner-Rolle
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 1995English
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About This Book

Telcine Turner-Rolle's The Price of Being a Woman (1995) stands as one of the most significant works of drama of its era. This powerful play by Telcine Turner-Rolle addresses the societal and personal challenges faced by women in the Bahamas. Through its compelling narrative and strong character development, the play explores themes of gender inequality, empowerment, and resilience. It is a significant work in Bahamian literature for its bold examination of women's issues and its contribution to the discourse on gender in the Caribbean. Themes of gender inequality, empowerment, resilience run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorTelcine Turner-Rolle
Published1995
Country of Origin🇧🇸 Bahamas
LanguageEnglish
Categorydrama
Editorial Score30/100
Country of Origin

🇧🇸 Bahamas

This book is part of Bahamas's rich literary tradition.

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Editorial Assessment

Telcine Turner-Rolle published The Price of Being a Woman in 1995, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of drama from Bahamas. The book's treatment of gender inequality, empowerment, resilience, societal norms accounts for much of its enduring reputation. With an editorial score of 30/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys. What distinguishes The Price of Being a Woman is how it handles its central concerns — gender inequality, empowerment, resilience, societal norms — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it. The Price of Being a Woman reflects Telcine Turner-Rolle's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with Bahamas's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

The New Yorker
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Telcine Turner-Rolle is a Bahamas author whose work in drama has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Price of Being a Woman about?

This powerful play by Telcine Turner-Rolle addresses the societal and personal challenges faced by women in the Bahamas. Through its compelling narrative and strong character development, the play explores themes of gender inequality, empowerment, and resilience. It is a significant work in Bahamian literature for its bold examination of women's issues and its contribution to the discourse on gender in the Caribbean.

Who wrote The Price of Being a Woman?

The Price of Being a Woman was written by Telcine Turner-Rolle, from Bahamas. First published in 1995.

What awards has The Price of Being a Woman won?

The Price of Being a Woman has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Is The Price of Being a Woman worth reading?

The Price of Being a Woman is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in gender inequality, empowerment, resilience.

Where can I buy The Price of Being a Woman?

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What category is The Price of Being a Woman?

The Price of Being a Woman is classified as drama.

What country is The Price of Being a Woman from?

The Price of Being a Woman originates from Bahamas's literary tradition. Explore more books from Bahamas on our country page.

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