Dwor ‧ kin, An ‧ dre ‧ a /ˈdwɔːkɪn $ ˈdwɔːr- ˈændriə/ BrE AmE
(1946–2005) a US writer and ↑ feminist whose books are often about the violence that women suffer. She was known for her strong opinions about men, and for supporting laws against ↑ pornography .