Only Prince Charming Gets to Break the Rules: Gender and Rule Violation in Fairy Tales and Life - Hardcover

Beall, Anne E.

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9798985888430: Only Prince Charming Gets to Break the Rules: Gender and Rule Violation in Fairy Tales and Life
Hardcover
ISBN 13: 9798985888430
Publisher: Beall Research, 2022

Synopsis

Explore the fascinating link between gender stereotypes in fairy tales and real-world life with Only Prince Charming Gets to Break the Rules: Gender and Rule Violation in Fairy Tales and Life. This thought-provoking book carefully analyzes 200 folktales and fairy tales from around the world, uncovering a universal disparity in how male and female characters are punished for breaking the rules. Through a blend of thorough research and literary investigation, the book sheds light on how these stereotypes affect our families, politics, and education. A powerful feminist critique of social norms, this academic yet accessible exploration shows how our most cherished tales shape our cultures.

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Publisher
Beall Research
Publication date
2022
Language
English
ISBN 13 
9798985888430
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
152
Rating
  • 4.33 out of 5 stars
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