Bc. Veronika Jirků

Master's thesis

Fat Shaming in Children's Literature

Fat Shaming in Children's Literature
Abstract:
Tato diplomová práce se zabývá problematikou předpojatosti vůči nadváze (fat shaming) v dětské literatuře, konkrétně ve vybraných dílech z tvorby Roalda Dahla a Joanne Rowlingové, aturorů dobře známých pro jejich tvorbu mířenou na dětské publikum. Tato práce si klade za cíl analyzovat předpojatost vůči nadváze v jejich díle a identifikovat případné stereotypické vzorce týkající se dané problematiky …more
Abstract:
This thesis seeks to examine the issue of fat shaming in children’s literature, namely in selected works by Roald Dahl and Joanne Rowling, two authors who are known for their writing aimed at young audiences. It aims to analyse the attitudes towards fatness in their work and to identify the stereotypical patterns of fat shaming. The selected works by Roald Dahl include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory …more
 
 
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 20. 4. 2020

Thesis defence

  • Date of defence: 16. 6. 2020
  • Supervisor: Mgr. Pavla Buchtová
  • Reader: Mgr. Lucie Podroužková, Ph.D.

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Masaryk University

Faculty of Education

Master programme / field:
Teacher Training for Primary and Lower Secondary Schools / Lower Secondary School English Language Teacher Training