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Journal Article
A Critical Stylistic Analysis of Ideologies of Masculinity and Femininity in Folktales of Egypt \1980\
2023
Overview
This study examines how Egyptian folktales construct ideologies of femininity and masculinity. It looks into gender representation in El Shamy (1980) Folktales of Egypt. Drawing on Jeffries' (2010) critical stylistic model, the present study utilizes two major tools of textual-conceptual function, namely: i) naming and describing, and ii) representation of actions, events and states. It sets off with a content, thematic analysis of the selected folktales. It primarily explores linguistic encoding of value systems and beliefs indexed via linguistic resources. The selected tools of conceptual textual function reflect culturally-entrenched ideologies. Findings show that naming strategies label men according to their occupational roles. Women, on the other hand, are mainly labelled according to their domestic roles. In terms of describing strategies, folktales associate men with strength, courage and power, whereas women are primarily associated with beauty and resourcefulness in few cases. Moreover, men are seen as agents, capable of action, whereas women are basically represented, rather than being in action. It is commonly agreed that folktales reflect, and reproduce ideologies within a community. Unveiling the ideologies residing in folktales can hence explain many of the present time's prevailing beliefs and values.
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جامعة عين شمس - كلية البنات للآداب والعلوم والتربية
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