More than 200 female authors denounce the "sexism" of literary awards in an op-ed in "Libération"

Over 200 female writers, including Annie Ernaux and Virginie Despentes, criticized the male-dominated literary awards in a recent op-ed. They expressed frustration over the lack of recognition for women's contributions to literature, highlighting that all major literary prizes awarded this year went to men. The authors argue that the current system reflects a patriarchal bias, as juries are often composed of members who are co-opted and serve for life. They call for rotating and gender-balanced juries to ensure a more diverse representation in literary recognition.