Hi, I'm starting to think about my dissertation and know that I definately want it to be about fairy tales. I had initially wanted to explore the role of
women in the tales but have been struck that there is very little literature regarding masculinity and the affect that reading fairy tales may have on boys.
I'm wondering if this would be a good idea for a study and which way to go about it. I'm currently on a teaching placement in a secondary school so
could involve the pupils here. Does anyone have any ideas about how to go about it? Or any specific fairy tale to use? My head is swimming and I think some
outside input would help!
Help needed please- fairy tales and how they affect boys.
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 maeve |
Help needed please- fairy tales and how they affect boys. |
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vicronn |
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Posts: 1 (10/10/08 05:36:06) |
Have you tried Brothers and Beasts: An Anthology of Men on Fairy Tales? I think this might be just what you need. You might also read
Iron John by Roberty Bly or, for something a little more psychological, King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: Rediscovering the
Archetypes of the Mature Masculine by Moore and Gillette. Hope this helps.
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Posts: 34 (10/14/08 08:27:42) |
As a boy I always thought fantasy (I never made a distinction between swords and sorcery and fairy tales) was a boy thing. I did not know one single girl who
was interested in reading fantasy or playing D&D!
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Posts: 1 (11/03/08 11:02:47) |
I just wrote a thesis on womens role in fairytale and found Bettelheim's Uses of Enchantment valuable for a physchological approach to how both sexes uses
fairytales.
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maeve |
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Posts: 2 (11/18/08 01:25:56) |
Thank you for allof your help. I'm feeling a little less overwhelmed now. If anyone has any other comments or suggestions they would be very welcome!
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Posts: 5 (11/25/08 15:39:47) |
Just breathe, first of all! I would consider talking to a psychologist (as in for an interview!
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fairy tales that could affect males. Looking at how females are affected as well may help too! Good luck!!!!!
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