This paper is a discussion of machismo present massively in the Brazilian culture, as this culture is mainly patriarchal and chauvinist. This talk is drawn from research in progress on social representation of machismo in the State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, by means of an ACL (Adjective Check List), and supervised at the Psychology Department of the University of Bologna. This discussion ai...

This article traces the allusions to the utopian cultural schemas of alchemy and hermetic philosophy in Charles Brockden Brown’s Wieland and “Memoirs of Carwin the Biloquist” in order to show that the mysterious anti-hero Carwin does not have to be cast in the role of gothic villain but instead can play the part of marginalised utopian idealist, whose dissident presence in the novel reveals tha...

Music is known to be one of the most visible forms of artistic expression through which traditional patriarchal values in society can be contested and challenged. However, it has not been recognised to what extent globalisation has enhanced or hindered the use of music as a tool for gender equality. Therefore, it is necessary to find linkages between gender and music in globalisation processes....

This paper provides an explorative analysis of gender as a critical dimension the prospering wanghong economy in China with special attention devoted to e-commerce value chains that are yet be examined by scholars so far. Wanghong refers particular stream vocational Chinese internet celebrities have acquired their celebrity online and acute incentives through various models liquidate such influ...

This article explores how literary representations of African motherhood demystify oppressive patriarchal assumptions that have marginalised women whilst promoting male privilege. study’s objective is to challenge values continue damage and undermine many women’s position status in society. critical order address gender injustice make a claim for rights respectful, dignified fulfilling lives as...