In 2013 Mary Gaitskill told students to “Go home and look between your legs and tell me if that is a social construct.” All hell broke loose
Arts & Letters Daily • 3/4/2026
Summary
In 2013, Mary Gaitskill told students to “Go home and look between your legs and tell me if that is a social construct.” This statement led to significant controversy.
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