8 Gender Through The Lens Of Literature
Reading is a unique source of pleasure, but literature does more than entertain—it reflects and critiques the society in which it is created. It reveals how concepts of gender—femininity, masculinity, and non-binary identities—have been constructed, reinforced, or challenged over time. These representations shape not only how individuals understand themselves and others but also how broader cultural conversations unfold.
This research project invites you to choose one work of literature in English through which you will explore the theme of gender. You might study, for example, how :
- characters embody or resist traditional gender roles
- texts reflect struggles for equality and representation
- language and narrative voice influence ideas about gender
- themes of love, sexuality, and identity emerge across genres and periods
- literature participates in wider debates on diversity and social justice
Your project may include :
- developing hypotheses about gender representation
- comparing how different authors, genres, or historical periods address gender
- examining how a literary work on gender is adapted into another medium (film, TV series, etc.)
This assignment is designed for students who wish to reflect on questions of gender in literature and for those curious about how femininity, masculinity, and non-binary identities are represented across time. It appeals to readers interested in social change and cultural diversity, as well as to those who enjoy analyzing how literature both challenges and reinforces stereotypes. Above all, it offers an opportunity to connect literary analysis with contemporary debates on equality and identity.
| Référent·e·(s) | Mme Iina Lukkari et Mme Claire Silva |
| Répartition des élèves | Travail individuel |
| Langue(s) | Anglais |
| Présentation en salle | 136 |