Gender and Literature

Gender and Literature explore how texts reflect, challenge, or shape ideas about gender roles and identities. It examines how authors depict characters' experiences based on their gender, revealing societal attitudes and power dynamics. This field also considers how literature influences perceptions of masculinity, femininity, and other gender identities, encouraging critical thinking about equality, identity, and social norms. Essentially, it analyzes the interplay between gender and storytelling, showing how literature contributes to understanding and shaping our understanding of gender in society.