During the time that Lizzie presses charges, she is confronted by the mothers of the boys with "just because a few little sluts in this town get what they deserve." ... A frequent occurrence within the film, which is shown in this scene, is women being encircled by men in large groups, working together like packs to gain power over women. ... Asta's physical appearance is constructed in a stereotypically masculine manner and is used to express how all women suffer with misogyny. ... This supports the idea that women are not simply targeted for physical appearance but because of thei...

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