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Exploring the Social Role of Contemporary Women from the Perspective of the Lack of Historical Female Characters
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Abstract
Historically, women have been underrepresented in literature, the arts, and historical records, and their achievements and roles have often been marginalized or ignored. This phenomenon has led to an intriguing paradox: despite the fact that contemporary women have demonstrated strong abilities and potential in various fields, they are still usually considered to be in a “disadvantaged” position compared to men. This paper aims to explore the complex reasons behind the paradox of women’s underrepresentation in history. To this end, it will review the lack of women’s image in history, analyze the impact of social, cultural, and institutional factors on this lack of representation, and explore the gender issues that exist in contemporary society. The paper discusses in detail women's achievements in contemporary society, the embodiment of women’s power, and the struggle for women’s rights, demonstrating the strong capabilities and potential of contemporary women in many fields. The study concludes that the marginalization of women in historical narratives is a result of social structures, cultural norms, and institutional biases. Despite these challenges, contemporary women have made significant strides in various fields, suggesting that gender should not be a determining factor in assessing competence or potential. This paper argues for a greater awareness of gender equality and calls for a fairer and more inclusive reconstruction of historical narratives to ensure that the contributions of all genders are fairly recognized.
Keywords
Disappearing Women in History, Decline of Female Roles in Contemporary Society, Male Dominance and Female Submissiveness, Stereotype about Female
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Lin,C. (2024). Exploring the Social Role of Contemporary Women from the Perspective of the Lack of Historical Female Characters. Communications in Humanities Research,44,193-197.
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