Bc. Petra Križková

Bachelor's thesis

LGBTQ+ Representation in American Young Adult Fiction

LGBTQ+ Representation in American Young Adult Fiction
Abstract:
Cílem této bakalářské práce je analyzovat znázornění LGBTQIA+ komunity a postav v Young Adult románech a povídkách spisovatelky Cassandry Clare, které se odehrávají ve fiktivním světě Lovců stínů. Práce dále zkoumá problémy, kterým tyto postavy čelí jakožto queer lidé v konzervativní homofobní společnosti. Stejně tak se práce věnuje i diskriminaci, jíž jsou tyto postavy vystaveny, a také způsoby, které …more
Abstract:
The aim of this thesis is to analyse the representation of LGBTQIA+ characters in the Young Adult novels and short stories of Cassandra Clare’s Shadowhunter universe. The thesis explores the issues these characters face in their lives as queer people in a conservative and homophobic society and the discrimination they are subjected to, as well as the methods the characters use to overcome their struggles …more
 

Keywords

Cassandra Clare LGBTQ+ queer Young Adult discriminace inclusivita Lovci stínů representation inclusivity discrimination
 
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 24. 5. 2022
Identifier: https://is.muni.cz/th/txs5j/

Thesis defence

  • Date of defence: 9. 6. 2022
  • Supervisor: Mgr. Karolína Zlámalová
  • Reader: Mgr. Martina Horáková, Ph.D.

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English Language and Literature / English Language and Literature

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