WOMEN’S REPRESENTATION IN WORLD LITERATURE: FROM SILENCE TO VOICE

Аннотация

This paper explores the evolution of women’s representation in world literature, tracing the shift from historical silence and marginalization to active voice and empowerment. Drawing on feminist literary theory and global perspectives, it examines how female characters and writers have moved from being confined by patriarchal narratives to becoming central figures in storytelling. The study highlights key contributions of feminist critics, the impact of intersectional voices, and the growing diversity of women’s literary expression across cultures. It also discusses ongoing challenges such as misrepresentation and underrepresentation. The findings demonstrate that literature has been both a reflection of gendered power dynamics and a transformative tool for challenging them. Ultimately, women’s emergence as powerful voices in literature contributes to broader cultural change and a more inclusive understanding of human experience. Keywords: Women’s representation, world literature, feminist criticism, gender roles, female authors, voice, silence, empowerment, intersectionality, literary evolution.