Images of Malay Women in Shahnon Ahmad’s Selected Works

• Main Authors: Normazla Ahmad Mahir, Harison @ Hanisa Mohd Sidek
• Format: Article
• Language: en_US
• Published: 2012
• Subjects: Gender studies; Women image; Shahnon Ahmad; Malay society
• Online Access: http://ddms.usim.edu.my/handle/123456789/5286

Gender discrimination phenomenon not only exists in ‘male-centered’ literature where ‘double-standard’ treatment is apparent in the writings of local male writers, but also can be seen in the twisted yet stereotypical images of the female characters. Such portrayal of female characters seems to come...