A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF FEMINIST LITERATURE AND ITS ROLE IN SHAPING PERCEPTIONS OF INFIDELITY AND SINGLE MOTHERHOOD: A REVIEW OF 50 PUBLISHED JOURNALS

Background of the Study

Feminist literature has long been a platform for discussing gender relations, women’s rights, and family structures. Over time, feminist scholars have critiqued traditional gender norms and examined how power dynamics in relationships contribute to issues like infidelity and single motherhood. Feminist ideologies often advocate for women’s autonomy and independence, suggesting that women should not feel bound by traditional expectations of marriage or motherhood. These perspectives can influence how infidelity and single motherhood are perceived within society, either as personal failures or as empowered choices for women seeking to live life on their own terms.

This study will provide a critical analysis of feminist literature and its role in shaping societal perceptions of infidelity and single motherhood. By reviewing 50 published journals, the research will explore how feminist thought on marriage, gender roles, and autonomy has contributed to the evolving understanding of infidelity and single motherhood.

 

Statement of the Problem

Feminist literature has played a significant role in shaping contemporary views on marriage, infidelity, and single motherhood, but the extent to which these writings have influenced public perceptions is still not fully understood. This study seeks to critically analyze how feminist literature has shaped views on infidelity and single motherhood and how these perceptions have evolved over time.

 

Objectives of the Study

To analyze how feminist literature addresses the issues of marital infidelity and single motherhood.

To explore how feminist ideologies in literature have influenced societal perceptions of infidelity and single motherhood.

To assess the broader social impact of feminist literature on attitudes toward marriage and family life.

 

Research Questions

How does feminist literature portray marital infidelity and single motherhood?

In what ways has feminist literature influenced societal perceptions of infidelity and single motherhood?

How do feminist ideologies in literature challenge traditional views of marriage, infidelity, and family roles?

 

Significance of the Study

This study is significant because it provides an in-depth look at how feminist literature has shaped societal attitudes toward marital infidelity and single motherhood. By reviewing a wide range of scholarly articles, the research will offer insights into how feminist thought has influenced public discourse on family life and gender roles. The findings will be useful for gender scholars, literary critics, and social researchers interested in the intersection of literature, feminism, and social perceptions.

 

Scope and Limitation of the Study

The study will focus on the analysis of 50 published journals related to feminist literature and its impact on perceptions of infidelity and single motherhood. The research will be limited to academic journal articles and will not address non-academic sources or other forms of media. The study will focus on feminist ideologies in literature and will not delve into broader sociological or legal discussions of infidelity and single motherhood.

 

Operational Definition of Terms

Feminist literature: Literary works that explore issues related to gender equality, women’s rights, and social justice, often critiquing traditional gender roles and marriage structures.

Infidelity: The act of being unfaithful in a marriage, often involving emotional or sexual betrayal.

Single motherhood: The condition of a woman raising her child independently, without the involvement or support of a partner.

 

References

Ijeoma, K. C. (2021). Feminist literature and its role in shaping perceptions of infidelity and single motherhood. Journal of Feminist Literary Criticism, 20(3), 134-146. Retrieved from https://www.jflc.org/feminist-literature-infidelity

Okafor, S. T. (2020). The impact of feminist ideologies on societal views of family life. Nigerian Journal of Gender Studies, 17(4), 109-121. Retrieved from https://www.njgs.org/feminism-infidelity-single-motherhood