Poison: The New Symbol of Female Empowerment Online

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Source: Glass Almanac
Poison: The New Symbol of Female Empowerment Online
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TL;DR

Interest in the historical poison aqua tofana is rising among women in the U.S. as a symbol of female empowerment and retaliation against sexist threats. This trend, linked to the MATGA movement, reclaims the image of the poisoner, historically vilified, as a figure of resistance. The story of Giulia Tofana, who allegedly sold the poison to help women escape abusive marriages, is being embraced in social media and art, reflecting a broader cultural shift in the post-Me Too era.

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