Essays about: "boyhood"

Found 4 essays containing the word boyhood.

  1. 1. Challenging Adamant Norms : An analysis of the portrayal of childhood and gender in the Handbook for Superheroes books

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Barn; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Rebecka Söderström Gardevåg; [2019]
    Keywords : children s literature; children; childhood; girlhood; boyhood; barnlitteratur; barn; barndom; flickskap; pojkskap;

    Abstract : Children’s literature is one of many important influences of childhood socialization and teaches children about contemporary society. Therefore, it is important to understand what messages children’s literature convey. READ MORE

  3. 2. "I don't belong anywhere. That's the problem." : (In)Between ethnicities, masculinities, and sexualities in Latino American coming-of-age novels.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Centrum för genusvetenskap

    Author : Fanny Pérez Aronsson; [2015]
    Keywords : masculinity; boyhood; sexuality; ethnicity; Latino American; in betweenness; discipline; homosociality; identity;

    Abstract : The aim of this study has been to examine representations of Latino boys and young men in Latino American coming of age novels. Two concepts have been central to the study: positions of (in)betweenness and the ability to "fall in line" with norms and expectations. Three overarching themes are been explored in relation to masculinity. READ MORE

  4. 3. "All autobiography is storytelling, all writing is autobiography" : Autobiography and the Theme of Otherness in J.M. Coetzee's Boyhood: Scenes from Provincial Life

    University essay from Institutionen för humaniora

    Author : Jenny Fredman; [2007]
    Keywords : Coetzee; Boyhood; autobiography;

    Abstract : Boyhood: Scenes from provincial life by J.M. Coetzee tells the story about John Coetzee from the age of ten until thirteen. Since many details in the story point to the idea that the protagonist might be the author, it is often said to be an autobiography. READ MORE

  5. 4. Africans, Afrikaner and the English : ‘Race’ Relations and Apartheid in J.M. Coetzee’s Boyhood and Youth

    University essay from Institutionen för kultur och kommunikation

    Author : Kristin Löfgren; [2007]
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