This episode is for every woman who is considered “too much.” Too loud, too sexual, too edgy, too confident. In her new book, Too Much: How Victorian Constraints Still Bind Women Today, Rachel braids cultural criticism and storytelling together in an exploration of how culture grinds away at the bodies, souls, and sexualities of women, forcing them into smaller lives than they desire.  In this episode:  Why women who step out of expected roles are considered “too much”, and even dangerous. What vampires and Alice In Wonderland have to do with feminism How victorian era constraints continue to plague women today Listener Perks:  Enter Our Giveaway! - Go to www.Thatswhatshedidpodcast.com to enter to win FREE books from our featured authors. Libro.fm - Purchase audiobooks directly from your favorite local bookstore. Choose from more than 150,000 audiobooks, including New York Times bestsellers and recommendations from booksellers around the country. Use Code: SheDid at checkout to get a 2-month audiobook membership for the price of one month!  Need a library card? Register for an eCard today and immediately access hundreds of eMedia resources including eBooks, audiobooks, music, movies, and more at DenverLibrary.org Follow Rachel: rachelvoronacote.com   IG: @rachvcote Twitter: @RVoronaCote Follow The Show:  Contact the Show: ThatsWhatSheDidPodcast@gmail.com IG: @That'sWhatSheDidPodcast FB: That'sWhatSheDidPodcast Website: That'sWhatSheDidPodcast.com