Prides and Prejudices: Gender Stereotypes in Selected Plays by Tennessee Williams

Bc. Kateřina Fundová

Master's thesis

Abstract:

Cílem této práce je analyzovat genderové stereotypy ve vybraných hrách Tennessee Williamse. Práce se zabývá historickým vývojem těchto stereotypů. Pozornost je zaměřena zejména na americký jih, kde sám autor vyrůstal. Práce dále analyzuje genderové stereotypy ve třech Williamsových hrách a je založena zejména na charakteristice jednotlivých postav.

Abstract:

The aim of this thesis is to analyze gender stereotypes in selected plays by Tennessee Williams. It deals with the development of these stereotypes throughout the history. The focus is put primarily on the American South since it is the place where the author grew up. The thesis later analyzes gender stereotypes in three William's plays. This analysis is performed mostly by evaluating individual characters.

Keywords

gender, stereotypes, gender roles, women, men, American South

Language used: English

Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 28. 3. 2019

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Thesis defence

• Supervisor: Mgr. Michal Kleprlík, Ph.D.

University of Pardubice

Faculty of Arts and Philosophy

Master programme / field:
Teacher Education for Lower Secondary Schools / English Language Teacher Education