Keywords
Stereotypes
Social equality
Feminism
Emancipation
Personal autonomy
Gender roles
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Abstract
The relevance of the study is determined by the need to understand the philosophical aspects of female emancipation in the English novel in the context of modern gender studies. The aim of the research is to analyse the philosophical aspects of female emancipation in the English novel and the internal transformation of the heroines of literary works. The study employed such methods as hermeneutic analysis, frequency analysis of female emancipation markers, and comparative analysis. Statistical analysis was carried out using the methods of descriptive statistics and the chi – squared test. The validity and reliability of the instruments were tested by the theory of latent variables. The obtained results indicate the dominance of markers of personal autonomy and the search for identity in the analysed works. For example, identity search achieved the highest mean of 17.75 with a standard deviation of 3.49, and personal autonomy has a mean of 16.5 with a standard deviation of 3.78. At the same time, the moral autonomy marker received the lowest mean value of 9.25 with a standard deviation of 2.85. A chi – squared statistical test confirmed significant differences in the distribution of markers between works of different eras. It can be stated that women’s emancipation in the selected works reflects deep changes in women’s consciousness. The search for autonomy and identity becomes a key aspect of her self – determination. Modern literature emphasizes moral and spiritual autonomy, which indicates the evolution of emancipation from social struggle to the search for inner harmony. Further research may focus on other cultural contexts, contemporary challenges, and the analysis of different genres for a deeper understanding of emancipation.
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