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Title: Exploring Intersectionality of Power Dynamics and Capitalistic Dismantling of Female: Marxist Feminism Perspective
Authors: Muhammad Iqbal, Muhammad Khawar Mehmood Khan, Syed Akbar Jamil, Safina Mughal
Journal: Journal of Asian Development Studies
Publisher: Centre for Research on Poverty and Attitude pvt ltd
Country: Pakistan
Year: 2023
Volume: 12
Issue: 3
Language: English
DOI: 10.62345/
Keywords: CapitalismSocial StratificationPower DynamicsIntersectionalityCapitalistic DismantlingMarxism
In the current study, the researcher applies a feministic Marxist lens to analyze the female figure in 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World. The impact of capitalistic values on working-class women is examined in this research. Within the framework of Marxist feminism, the study employs a qualitative methodology to explore the information gathered from the novel's text. Elif Shafak discusses the misogynistic treatment of Leila, an Istanbul prostitute who was forced into this horrible profession by society's vicious and ingrained mindset. Leila was forced into the sex industry; she did not choose to become a prostitute. The current study delves deep into examining the merits and drawbacks of Leila's decision to enter this deadly cycle of prostitution, where she endures physical and mental suffocation until her death. The current study emphasizes the relationship between the capitalistic deconstruction of women and power relations. The theoretical framework of Marxist feminism also focuses on the objectification, commodification, and social stratification of the female figure.
To analyze the intersectionality of power dynamics and the capitalistic deconstruction of the female figure in Elif Shafak's novel "10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World" through a Marxist feminist lens.
Qualitative methodology employing a Marxist feminist theoretical framework to analyze the text of the novel "10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World."
graph TD;
A["Identify Novel: 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World"] --> B["Apply Marxist Feminist Theoretical Framework"];
B --> C["Analyze Text for Power Dynamics and Capitalistic Deconstruction"];
C --> D["Examine Female Characters, especially Leila"];
D --> E["Identify Themes of Objectification, Commodification, and Stratification"];
E --> F["Synthesize Findings on Intersectionality"];
F --> G["Formulate Conclusions and Implications"];
The study argues that Marxist feminism is crucial for understanding the complex interplay of gender, class, and capitalism in shaping women's experiences. It highlights how patriarchal norms are reinforced by capitalist ideologies, leading to the subjugation of women. The novel serves as a powerful depiction of these issues, showcasing the resilience and suffering of marginalized women.
Capitalistic values and patriarchal power dynamics significantly contribute to the objectification, commodification, and social stratification of women. The novel illustrates how societal structures and economic systems lead to the marginalization and dehumanization of female characters, particularly those in vulnerable positions like sex workers.
The intersectionality of capitalistic ideals and power dynamics profoundly undermines the female character within patriarchal societies. The novel "10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World" effectively demonstrates the exploitation, abuse, and marginalization faced by women due to these intertwined forces, emphasizing the need for societal reform.
- The study analyzes Elif Shafak's novel "10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World." (Confirmed by text)
- The research applies a Marxist feminist lens. (Confirmed by text)
- The novel's protagonist, Leila, is depicted as a prostitute in Istanbul. (Confirmed by text)
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