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How does Shakespeare question social construction and equality in Othello?

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In Othello, a play written by William Shakespeare.

In the play, Shakespeare questioned social construction and equality through the concept of African racial minorities and the inaccurate gender understanding of women's intentions and abilities.

He also then depict these societal standards and beliefs through the characters in the play, which is common during Elizabethan society.

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