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In Herland by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, three men—Van, Jeff, and Terry—discover an isolated, utopian society populated entirely by women. They are initially captured but later learn about the community's history, culture, and parthenogenesis. The men struggle to adapt, leading to relationships with varying degrees of success. The novel critiques patriarchy and highlights the women's achievements in a society free from male domination. The source material features depictions of sexual assault and uses outdated, offensive terms for Indigenous peoples.