The Performativity of Class and Gender in Bobbie Ann Mason's "Shiloh".

The article presents criticism of Bobbie Ann Mason's short story "Shiloh," which is part of the collection "Shiloh and Other Stories." The author points that in her work, Mason demonstrated how gender roles can be influenced by economic transformation. Also highlighted in the short story are the exp...

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Published in:Women's Studies Vol. 52; no. 7; pp. 763 - 776
Main Author: Alshehri, Asmaa
Format: Book Review
Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd 2023
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