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This chapter explores the intersection between the life writing and journalism of New Zealand writer and journalist Robin Hyde (1906–1939), whose works are strongly marked by her feminist and socialist ideals. Although she was often assigned topics like fashion and high-society events by the newspapers she worked for, Hyde’s keen awareness of the cultural, political, and economic oppression faced by women during the Depression era permeates her writing. She famously observed, “Woman is a backward country,” reflecting her recognition of gender inequality. Hyde’s blending of genres is striking: her autobiographical writings often carry political themes, while her journalism frequently draws on her personal experiences—especially her role as a single mother—to advocate for improved treatment of unmarried women. This chapter will examine the continuum and complementarity between Hyde’s life writing and journalism, revealing how her personal experiences inform her political activism and her advocacy for the rights of women and minorities.

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“Caught in the Hinge of a Slowly Opening Door”? Colonial Legacy and Gender Inequality in Robin Hyde’s Autobiographical Writings

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    2025年

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  • Valérie Baisnée-Keay

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This chapter explores the intersection between the life writing and journalism of New Zealand writer and journalist Robin Hyde (1906–1939), whose works are strongly marked by her feminist and socialist ideals. Although she was often assigned topics like fashion and high-society events by the newspapers she worked for, Hyde’s keen awareness of the cultural, political, and economic oppression faced by women during the Depression era permeates her writing. She famously observed, “Woman is a backward country,” reflecting her recognition of gender inequality. Hyde’s blending of genres is striking: her autobiographical writings often carry political themes, while her journalism frequently draws on her personal experiences—especially her role as a single mother—to advocate for improved treatment of unmarried women. This chapter will examine the continuum and complementarity between Hyde’s life writing and journalism, revealing how her personal experiences inform her political activism and her advocacy for the rights of women and minorities.