The essay explores the themes of colonial subordination, gender oppression and the representation of gender relations of the male dominated early 20th century in the novel, The Color Purple and how these can be related to postcolonial feminist criticism. ... The essay endeavors to investigate how gender oppression, colonial subordination and identity are portrayed in the novel. The main focus however, will be on the protagonist's subordination and representation of gender relations. ... Also a postcolonial feminist perspective of the novel will throw some light upon how and to what extent...

• Word Count: 3403
• Approx Pages: 14
• Grade Level: High School

Gender stereotypes are the ideas of the society about the rights of both sexes. ... As sociology defines the roots of gender stereotypes, as people strongly define their gender identity (Ibraeva 2003:12). Gender identity is the conception of people about themselves in defining their gender. ... Because of the cultural principals and historical background the gender identity in our society sharply shapes the gender roles. ... For more understanding the routine of the gender stratification there is an explanation in sociology of how we are got to the level of high gender identity. ...

• Word Count: 5989
• Approx Pages: 24
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

People learn and acknowledge that gender has something to do with what they act out not only for their identity but also for others. ... Mulan trying to beg one of the soldiers to leave her father out of volunteering in serving China because he is ill brought up to gender inequality. ... Gender discrimination is still a huge problem in the society and is noticeable today despite the women's rights movement. ... Mulan breaks traditional gender roles as she suits up in her armor to fight the Huns. ... This may be the obstacles or tests if she could pass it or not. ...

• Word Count: 1650
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School