Margo Jefferson

Several elementary school teachers had described me as a 'future authoress or poetess.' Mother took me to meet Chicago's leading black librarian, who published a poem of mine in the magazine she edited for Negro children.

American Critic

The term 'poetess' is specifically used for women, but 'poet' can refer to any gender.

Gender Specific

'Poetess' is considered outdated and is rarely used in contemporary language.

Seldom Used

The decline in using 'poetess' reflects societal changes towards gender neutrality in professions.

Cultural Shift

 no city like this in the entire world my name is Kristen Borg I'm a travel enthusiast and a contributor for National Geographic I first came through here on my way to Patagonia taking some time to explore poetess iris is one of the best decisions I ever made the moment you step outside you're

Exploring Buenos Aires PIPE...

 as disobedient. If she is married very early, she has to accept. Otherwise, she will be called disobedient. And what happens at the end? In the words of a poetess, she is wedded, bedded,