Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal
Vol-04, Issue-01 (Jan-Mar 2025)
An International scholarly/ academic journal, peer-reviewed/ refereed journal, ISSN : 2959-1376
Gender and Disability in English Writing: A Psychological Study of Intersections
Goswami, Anita
Assistant Professor, Department of English, Allied Sciences and Humanities, COER University Roorkee, Uttarakhand
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59231/SARI7779
Subject: Literature / Psychology / Gender Studies
Page No: 66-76
Received: Aug 11, 2024
Accepted: Oct 17, 2024
Published: Jan 01, 2025
Thematic Classification: Gender and Disability, English Literature Analysis, Intersectional Psychology, Disability Studies, Literary Criticism, Identity Representation.
Abstract
This research paper examines the intersection of gender and disability in literature, exploring how these identities are represented and how they intersect to shape characters’ experiences. Through an interdisciplinary lens, the study analyses various literary works to highlight the complexities of gender and disability, their social implications, and the broader cultural narratives they reflect and challenge. This research paper explores the intersection of gender and disability in the works of English writers. It examines how disabled characters, particularly women, are portrayed and how these portrayals reflect and challenge societal norms. The study focuses on selected works by English writers to highlight the complexities of gender and disability and their broader cultural implications.
Keywords: Discrimination, Intersectionality, Marginalized, Empathy, Normalcy
Impact Statement
Gender and Disability in English Writing: A Psychological Study of Intersections” explores how the intersection of gender and disability shapes narratives and characters in English literature. This psychological study examines the complex ways in which societal perceptions of both gender roles and disability influence the portrayal of characters, often shaping their identities and experiences. Through literary analysis, it delves into how authors reflect or challenge stereotypes of disabled individuals, especially women, who are often marginalized or objectified in both the real world and fiction. The study also examines the psychological impact on characters, considering how their experiences of discrimination and exclusion affect their mental and emotional well-being. It highlights how the intersection of gender and disability creates unique challenges and opportunities for literary expression, offering insights into the social construction of identity and the role of literature in shaping perceptions of difference. This approach underscores the importance of inclusive storytelling in understanding human experience.
About The Author
Dr. Anita Goswami is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English, Allied Sciences, and Humanities at COER University, Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India. She is committed to fostering academic excellence and contributing to the field of English studies through her teaching, research, and scholarly endeavors.
Cite this Article
APA 7th Style: Goswami, A. (2025). Gender and disability in english writing: A psychological study of intersections. Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal, 4(01), 66–76. https://doi.org/10.59231/SARI7779
Chicago 17th Style: Goswami, Anita. “Gender and Disability in English Writing: A Psychological Study of Intersections.” Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal 4, no. 1 (2025): 66–76. https://doi.org/10.59231/SARI7779.
MLA 9th Style: Goswami, Anita. “Gender and Disability in English Writing: A Psychological Study of Intersections.” Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal, vol. 4, no. 1, 2025, pp. 66-76, https://doi.org/10.59231/SARI7779.
Statements & Declarations
Review Method: This article underwent a double-blind peer-review process by two independent external experts in Gender Studies and Disability Theory to ensure the depth of the intersectional analysis and the validity of the psychological frameworks applied to the literary texts.
Competing Interests: The author (Anita Goswami) declares that there are no financial, personal, or professional conflicts of interest that could have inappropriately influenced the research findings or the critical interpretations presented in this study.
Funding: This research was conducted as part of the author’s academic and professional activities at COER University, Roorkee. No specific external grants or commercial funding were received for this work.
Data Availability: The analysis is based on a qualitative study of selected English literary works and psychological theories of identity. All primary texts and secondary critical sources are available through institutional libraries and academic databases.
License: Gender and Disability in English Writing: A Psychological Study of Intersections © 2025 by Anita Goswami is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. This work is published by the International Council for Education Research and Training (ICERT).
Ethics Approval: As this study is a theoretical and literary analysis and does not involve direct experimentation on human participants, it was deemed exempt from formal ethical review by the Institutional Research Committee of COER University.
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