@article{ART003094824},
author={Jo, So-Yeon},
title={The Gender Reproduction and Its Meaning in Romance Fantasy Web Novel},
journal={Journal of Popular Narrative},
issn={1738-3188},
year={2024},
volume={30},
number={2},
pages={433-464},
doi={10.18856/jpn.2024.30.2.013}
TY - JOUR
AU - Jo, So-Yeon
TI - The Gender Reproduction and Its Meaning in Romance Fantasy Web Novel
JO - Journal of Popular Narrative
PY - 2024
VL - 30
IS - 2
PB - The Association of Popular Narrative
SP - 433
EP - 464
SN - 1738-3188
AB - In this study, the gender representation patterns and their meanings in romance fantasy Web Novel were examined. Since the 'feminist reboot the "feminist reboot" female readers in the romance fantasy genre have actively demanded independent female characters. the "feminist reboot" female readers in the romance fantasy genre have actively demanded independent female characters. When constructing the worldview of romance fantasy, the writer specifically reflects discrimination in reality, and female characters confront the existing gender perception of society.
In romance fantasy Web Novel, male characters contribute to the portrayal of gender-discriminatory discourse against women. They construct a discourse about men while concurrently engaging in the repeated discourse about women. When a woman becomes the focus of discourse about men, she discusses the ideal man.
Moreover, marriage is portrayed as a gateway for female characters to overcome adversity. In this process, female characters question the male-centered nature of family names and assert their identity through the recognition of these names as their own. Finally, female characters challenge societal norms and occupations traditionally deemed male-centric. At this juncture, their success narrative challenges the gender traditionally linked to the profession, prompting a redefinition of gender roles.
In other words, romance fantasy web novels still predominantly follow a heterosexual narrative, focusing on 'women/men', while also addressing discourse on various genders. This study shows the necessity of considering the various gender characters in the work and their discourse in the narrative of romance fantasy Web Novel.
KW - romance fantasy;Web Novel;Gender;Female Characters;identity
DO - 10.18856/jpn.2024.30.2.013
ER -
Jo, So-Yeon. (2024). The Gender Reproduction and Its Meaning in Romance Fantasy Web Novel. Journal of Popular Narrative, 30(2), 433-464.
Jo, So-Yeon. 2024, "The Gender Reproduction and Its Meaning in Romance Fantasy Web Novel", Journal of Popular Narrative, vol.30, no.2 pp.433-464. Available from: doi:10.18856/jpn.2024.30.2.013
Jo, So-Yeon "The Gender Reproduction and Its Meaning in Romance Fantasy Web Novel" Journal of Popular Narrative 30.2 pp.433-464 (2024) : 433.
Jo, So-Yeon. The Gender Reproduction and Its Meaning in Romance Fantasy Web Novel. 2024; 30(2), 433-464. Available from: doi:10.18856/jpn.2024.30.2.013
Jo, So-Yeon. "The Gender Reproduction and Its Meaning in Romance Fantasy Web Novel" Journal of Popular Narrative 30, no.2 (2024) : 433-464.doi: 10.18856/jpn.2024.30.2.013
Jo, So-Yeon. The Gender Reproduction and Its Meaning in Romance Fantasy Web Novel. Journal of Popular Narrative, 30(2), 433-464. doi: 10.18856/jpn.2024.30.2.013
Jo, So-Yeon. The Gender Reproduction and Its Meaning in Romance Fantasy Web Novel. Journal of Popular Narrative. 2024; 30(2) 433-464. doi: 10.18856/jpn.2024.30.2.013
Jo, So-Yeon. The Gender Reproduction and Its Meaning in Romance Fantasy Web Novel. 2024; 30(2), 433-464. Available from: doi:10.18856/jpn.2024.30.2.013
Jo, So-Yeon. "The Gender Reproduction and Its Meaning in Romance Fantasy Web Novel" Journal of Popular Narrative 30, no.2 (2024) : 433-464.doi: 10.18856/jpn.2024.30.2.013
