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September 21, 2025Deleted JournalOpen Access

Unveiling the Gaze: Patriarchal Power and Female Resistance in Disgrace

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This analysis reveals how the male gaze influences female agency and resistance in Coetzee's Disgrace, suggesting deeper gender dynamics at play.

The study argues that the character Soraya is objectified through an orientalist gaze, demonstrating patriarchal power.
Melanie experiences a dual role where male desire constructs her identity while erasing her agency in a complex dynamic.
Bev Shaw's character challenges traditional femininity by embracing desexualized visibility, highlighting female resistance.
Each character employs strategies such as silence and counter-surveillance to disrupt patriarchal authority in their contexts.

Chen et al. (2025) studied this question.

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This analysis reveals how the male gaze influences female agency and resistance in Coetzee's Disgrace, suggesting deeper gender dynamics at play.