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June 21, 20260 citationsOpen Access

The Study of Feminism through Alice Munro's Selected Short Stories

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MSMs. Puja Suresh ShindeMBMs. Poonam Yashwant Badekar

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  • The research investigates how Alice Munro's short stories depict feminism and women's lived experiences within societal constraints.
  • Analyzed selected stories, including 'Dimensions,' 'Some Women,' and 'Free Radicals.'
  • Conducted close textual analysis to identify themes and representation of female characters.
  • Focused on the portrayal of identity, autonomy, and gender roles.
  • Highlighted the negotiation of power and oppression by female characters.
  • Identified significant themes of emotional resilience and personal freedom in domestic and social contexts.

Abstract

This study explores the representation of feminism in the selected short stories of Alice Munro, with special reference to “Dimensions,” “Some Women,” and “Free Radicals.” The research examines how Munro portrays women’s lives within the constraints of patriarchal society, focusing on themes such as identity, autonomy, emotional resilience, and gender roles. Through a close textual analysis, the study highlights how female characters negotiate power, oppression, and personal freedom in both domestic and social spaces.

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Shinde et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a37813124f042ddf4c5b183https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20760638
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