Mary McCarthy is an important feminist writer. The Group, as one of her most famous novels, sparked the heated discussion of the theme of women’s self-liberation. This paper will analyze feminism of this novel from two spheres. The first is the public sphere which includes education, employment and politics. They have received higher education. They are devoted to make contributions to the society and realize their own value. The second is the domestic sphere which includes sex and contraception, marriage and child-rearing. Although having got married, they are not willing to abound themselves in family life. They seek their position in the community and the family actively.
Keywords: Feminism, Mary McCarthy, the group
