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September 10, 2025RESEARCH REVIEW International Journal of Multidisciplinary

Beyond the Chastity Belt: Shakespeare's Subversive Portrayal of Female Agency in Elizabethan Drama

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MBM.R. BhatADAmit Dhawan

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Overview

Close textual analysis shows Shakespeare challenged gender ideologies in Elizabethan drama, suggesting a complex view of female agency.

Key Points

  • Shakespeare's plays depict female characters that both challenge and conform to Elizabethan gender norms, illustrating their complexity.
  • Female characters utilize strategies like disguise and rhetorical manipulation to subvert patriarchal structures effectively.
  • The analysis involves comparisons with period conduct manuals, providing context for Shakespeare's critique of gender ideologies.
  • Overall, Shakespeare's portrayal of women resonates within contemporary feminist discourse, highlighting ongoing themes of agency.

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Bhat et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1bb7854b1d3bfb60edc02https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2025.v10.n6.043
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