Gender stereotypes and identity in Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer.
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https://doi.org/10.46661/ambigua.11506Mots-clés :
gender stereotypes, identity, Stephenie Meyer, social media, literature, gender roles, power dynamics, societal impact, popular cultureRésumé
Gender stereotypes and identity are intricate themes explored in literature over centuries. This article examines how Stephenie Meyer's Midnight Sun, through Edward Cullen's perspective, portrays and subverts traditional gender roles. By employing critical analysis and integrating sources such as "Review of Literature on Gender in the Family" and journalistic articles from The Guardian, this article not only delves into the novel's depiction of power dynamics, autonomy, and identity formation but also evaluates its societal impact through its reception. For this purpose, a social media study has also been conducted. Results reveal that while Meyer reinforces some traditional stereotypes, she simultaneously offers a nuanced exploration of gender identity, challenging conventional norms. These findings underscore the novel's contribution to ongoing dialogues about gender representation in contemporaneous literature and its resonance in popular culture.
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