The ambivalent effects of white female beauty standards in multiracial America, as reflected in modern literature – Bc. Barbora VIDAŠIČOVÁ
Bc. Barbora VIDAŠIČOVÁ
Master's thesis
The ambivalent effects of white female beauty standards in multiracial America, as reflected in modern literature
The ambivalent effects of white female beauty standards in multiracial America, as reflected in modern literature
Abstract:
This thesis concentrates on the images of feminine beauty in the mainstream American society, the ideals of beauty that they represent and the effects that the ideals have on women of different ethnicities. The thesis is divided into two main parts: African American and Asian American experience. Theoretical part provides a historical and cultural context which is necessary for understanding the literary …moreAbstract:
Tato práce je zaměřená na obrazy ženské krásy v americké společnosti, a pozitivní a negativní efekty těchto obrazů na sebepojetí žen pocházejících z různých etnických prostředí. Práce se sestává z dvou hlavních částí: afro-americké a asijsko-americké zkušenosti, přičemž každá z nich se dále dělí na teoretickou část, jejíž náplní je zejména vykreslení kulturního a historického kontextu, který je nutná …more
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 13. 12. 2018
Thesis defence
- Supervisor: prof. PhDr. Josef Jařab, CSc.
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VIDAŠIČOVÁ, Barbora. \textit{The ambivalent effects of white female beauty standards in multiracial America, as reflected in modern literature}. Online. Master's thesis. Olomouc: Palacký University Olomouc, Faculty of Arts. 2018. Available from: https://theses.cz/id/ktqbz3/.
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VIDAŠIČOVÁ, Barbora. The ambivalent effects of white female beauty standards in multiracial America, as reflected in modern literature. Olomouc, 2018. diplomová práce (Mgr.). UNIVERZITA PALACKÉHO V OLOMOUCI. Filozofická fakulta
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Philology / English Philology
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