👉 Ladyship, also known as a dominatrix, is a term used in literature and media to describe a female character who has a dominant position or authority over another character. In many works of fiction, this role can be characterized by controlling, manipulating, or physically disciplining other characters. For example, in the novel "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood, the character Morag is described as having a "ladyship" and is portrayed as controlling and manipulative. Similarly