Gender and Violence in Iain Banks’ Fiction
Examining the complex interrelations between gender and violence in the works of Iain Banks, the study focusses on both his mainstream and science fiction novels. It critically analyses how gender roles are portrayed in Banks’ novels, and how this portrayal interacts with acts of violence. Employing...
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| description | Examining the complex interrelations between gender and violence in the works of Iain Banks, the study focusses on both his mainstream and science fiction novels. It critically analyses how gender roles are portrayed in Banks’ novels, and how this portrayal interacts with acts of violence. Employing an interdisciplinary approach, the study is drawing from sociology, psychology, and philosophy. "Gender and Violence in Iain Banks’ Fiction" includes a cross-sectional study of sexualised violence in Banks’ works, examining how sexualised violence is used to reinforce or challenge gender stereotypes. While Banks’ works frequently highlight the inequality and violence inherent in patriarchal societies, they often fall short of fully subverting traditional gender binaries. The recurring theme of gendered violence, whether in the form of physical or psychological abuse, underscores the persistent influence of patriarchal norms. The study provides a thorough analysis of the complex interplay between gender and violence in Iain Banks’ fiction. It highlights both the subversive potential and the limitations of Banks’ gender portrayals, offering a nuanced perspective on the ways in which literature can both challenge and reinforce societal norms. It underscores the importance of critically examining gender representations in literary works to understand their impact on broader cultural discourses. |
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| spelling | doab-20.500.12854ir-1777072026-06-17T08:08:40Z Gender and Violence in Iain Banks’ Fiction Schmitt, Tamara Iain Banks gender roles violence gender and violence "The Wasp Factory" "Consider Phlebas" "Excession" thema EDItEUR::F Fiction and Related items::FB Fiction: general and literary::FBA Modern and contemporary fiction: general and literary thema EDItEUR::3 Time period qualifiers::3M c 1500 onwards to present day::3MP 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999::3MPQ Later 20th century c 1950 to c 1999 thema EDItEUR::3 Time period qualifiers::3M c 1500 onwards to present day::3MR 21st century, c 2000 to c 2100::3MRB Early 21st century c 2000 to c 2050::3MRBA c 2000 to c 2009 thema EDItEUR::F Fiction and Related items::FL Science fiction Examining the complex interrelations between gender and violence in the works of Iain Banks, the study focusses on both his mainstream and science fiction novels. It critically analyses how gender roles are portrayed in Banks’ novels, and how this portrayal interacts with acts of violence. Employing an interdisciplinary approach, the study is drawing from sociology, psychology, and philosophy. "Gender and Violence in Iain Banks’ Fiction" includes a cross-sectional study of sexualised violence in Banks’ works, examining how sexualised violence is used to reinforce or challenge gender stereotypes. While Banks’ works frequently highlight the inequality and violence inherent in patriarchal societies, they often fall short of fully subverting traditional gender binaries. The recurring theme of gendered violence, whether in the form of physical or psychological abuse, underscores the persistent influence of patriarchal norms. The study provides a thorough analysis of the complex interplay between gender and violence in Iain Banks’ fiction. It highlights both the subversive potential and the limitations of Banks’ gender portrayals, offering a nuanced perspective on the ways in which literature can both challenge and reinforce societal norms. It underscores the importance of critically examining gender representations in literary works to understand their impact on broader cultural discourses. Published 2026-06-17T08:08:36Z 2026-06-17T08:08:36Z 2024 book 978-3-98940-040-5 https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/177707 eng SALS - Studies in Anglophone Literatures image/jpeg Attribution 4.0 International https://www.wvttrier.de/en/p/gender-and-violence-in-iain-banks-fiction https://www.wvttrier.de/en/p/gender-and-violence-in-iain-banks-fiction Wissenschaftlicher Verlag Trier (WVT) Wissenschaftlicher Verlag Trier e817b8e7-82d0-4a7e-a757-258d62230608 978-3-98940-040-5 Wissenschaftlicher Verlag Trier 46 222 Trier open access |
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| title | Gender and Violence in Iain Banks’ Fiction |
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