Challenging Gender Stereotypes in Pakistani Kids’ Literature: An Application of Feminist Theory on “Teen Bahadur”

Kashif Gull; Maria Ajmal; Muhammad Arfan Lodhi

doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/er.2023.09.001

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Challenging Gender Stereotypes in Pakistani Kids’ Literature: An Application of Feminist Theory on “Teen Bahadur”

Kashif Gull¹, Maria Ajmal¹, Muhammad Arfan Lodhi^2,*

¹Department of English, NCBA&E University, Bahawalpur, Pakistan.

²Higher Education Department (Collegiate Wing), Punjab, Pakistan.

*Corresponding author: Muhammad Arfan Lodhi

Published: October 8,2023

Abstract

Aim of the Study: The aim of the study is to explore the significance of animated movies in Pakistani kids’ literature and identify the impact of animated movies on the lives of kids and their role in the formation of female identity. The research claims that children’s literature can be cherished unconsciously but in a systematic manner, developing the idea of feminism in kids through kid’s literature. The issue that the author has raised is that all animated movies have a prodigious influence on the lives of children by portraying characters in animated movies. He tried to make a connection the gender roles and literature in the context of Pakistani society and culture. Social issues like gender roles, gender discrimination, and class system are important in it. Methodology: The author adopted the exploratory research framework. The study utilized a qualitative research approach by applying feminist theory for content analysis to focus on Pakistani kids’ literature by paying special attention to the Pakistani animated movie “Teen Bahadur” as a sample. The sample was determined through typical and critical case sampling methods on Pakistani kid’s literature. Findings: The findings of the study revealed that the portrayal of little girl “Amana” in the animated movie “Teen Bahadur” challenges gender stereotype and promote gender equality and feminism especially liberal and cultural feminism by promoting education and freedom also with women empowerment in Pakistani society. The character of Amana was portrayed as a role model for all young girls in Pakistani society. Conclusion: The summative discussions within the light of the findings acquired in this study imply challenging gender stereotypes and cultural norms in Pakistani society, promoting feminism and equality through kid’s literature.

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Challenging Gender Stereotypes in Pakistani Kids' Literature: An Application of Feminist Theory on "Teen Bahadur"

How to cite this paper: Kashif Gull, Maria Ajmal, Muhammad Arfan Lodhi. (2023). Challenging Gender Stereotypes in Pakistani Kids' Literature: An Application of Feminist Theory on "Teen Bahadur". The Educational Review, USA, 7(9), 1248-1253.

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