Cinderella’s Ashes - New Women, Old Fairytales
Abstract
This paper brings into focus the feminine qualities that heroines in Western fairy tales possess, as well as the roles they traditionally perform. The heroines are either rewarded or punished in accordance to how well they fit the feminine pattern, while the association of femininity with the female clearly indicates the social impact of gender ideology. Two variations on the Cinderella story will illustrate how feminist revisions of fairytales upset this rigid division.
Language: English
Page range: 131 - 137
Published on: Feb 21, 2013
Published by: West University of Timisoara
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year
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© 2013 Eliza Claudia Filimon, published by West University of Timisoara
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