Transgender Identities in Children's Picture Books: A Critical Multimodal Discourse Analysis

diplomski rad

• Autor: Petra Radojčić
• Mentor: Marina Grubišić (mentor)
• Mentor: Anda Bukvić Pažin (mentor)
• Član povjerenstva: Anđel Starčević (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Član povjerenstva: Marina Grubišić (član povjerenstva)
• Član povjerenstva: Anda Bukvić Pažin (član povjerenstva)
• Ustanova koja je dodijelila akademski / stručni stupanj: Sveučilište u Zagrebu; Filozofski fakultet; (Odsjek za anglistiku); Zagreb
• Datum i država obrane: 2024-02-12, Hrvatska
• Znanstveno / umjetničko područje, polje i grana: HUMANISTIČKE ZNANOSTI; Filologija; Anglistika

Sažetak

This study examines the representation of transgender characters and their identities in children’s picture books by employing critical multimodal discourse analysis. Seven picture books featuring transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming characters are analyzed, each focusing on the multifaceted experiences of being a transgender child and navigating pivotal moments such as coming out and transitioning. The qualitative analysis reveals two overarching themes central to these narratives: being different and being accepted. Both rely on using visual and verbal cues to compare transgender and cisgender characters. Transgender characters are initially depicted as individuals, deviating from societal norms. They are contrasted with cisgender characters to emphasize their inability to fit within the same group. However, usually later in the narrative, transgender characters experience moments of acceptance. Again compared to their cisgender counterparts, transgender characters no longer stand out but blend in. The analysis shows that these picture books effectively introduce readers to transgender individuals and their experiences while serving as powerful tools for promoting empathy, understanding, and acceptance of diverse gender identities.

• Ključne riječi: picture books; transgender; gender identity; gender expression; critical multimodal discourse analysis
• Jezik: engleski
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:131:663604
• Studijski program: Naziv: Anglistika (dvopredmetni); smjerovi: lingvistički, književno-kulturološki, prevoditeljski, nastavnički; Smjer: lingvistički; Vrsta studija: sveučilišni; Stupanj studija: diplomski; Akademski / stručni naziv: magistar/magistra engleskog jezika i književnosti (mag. philol. ang.)
• Vrsta resursa: Tekst
• Način izrade datoteke: Izvorno digitalna
• Prava pristupa: Otvoreni pristup
• Datum i vrijeme pohrane: 2024-03-13 10:40:21