One of the main topics of interest in the field of Shakespearian studies is that which considers the various roles that women play in the Shakespeare's comedies and tragedies. ... Nevertheless, the careful reader notices a curious trend in many of Shakespeare's plays: many of Shakespeare's female characters exercise a rather great deal of delicate forms of power and influence, and often do so in unusual and even subversive ways that challenge traditional gender roles. ... Although each of these women finds herself in a social position and challenging situation that differs from ...

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• Grade Level: Graduate

A virgin Queen redefined the role of courtier, amorous intent must be merged with political advice, and this climate provided much fodder for poets, writers and playwrights alike. ... Elizabeth further distended gender boundaries by frequently referring to herself in male pronouns as well as female. ... In a world where traditional gender roles have been in some respects capsized, many questions are posed concerning Sidney's motivation. The issues of gender politics in context of The Old Arcadia produce numerous questions, and other avenues of exploration. If cross dressing in a female ...

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Young and Willmott (1973) believe that the symmetrical family has become the typical family form in Britain; they believe that gender segregation still exist but symmetrical families are developing much more joint conjugal roles and that there has been a large amount of equality between men and women. ... Young and Willmott think these changes have occurred due to the vast rise in feminism, and that this has had a major impact on gender roles generally; females have started to reject the traditional housewife role due to the influence that feminism has had on their attitudes, they have fought ...

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• Grade Level: Graduate