SKVB 4033 Teaching of Literature in English Gender-approach to Teaching Literature in English

1. APPLYING GENDER APPROACH IN
TEACHING SHORT STORY, “THE
FRUITCAKE SPECIAL”.
PREPARED BY:
FAIDATUL SYUHADA BT. SHAMSUDDIN (A 135714)
WAN NAZIRA BT. CHE NOR (A 135711)
W. SYAZWANI NASUHA BT. WAN MAZLAN
(A 135727)
LECTURER’S NAME: DR. ZALINA BT MOHD. LAZIM

2. the attitudes, feelings, and behaviors that a given
culture associates with a person’s biological sex.
Behavior that is compatible with cultural
expectations is referred to as gender-normative;
behaviors that are viewed as incompatible with
these expectations constitute gender non-
conformity.
Excerpt from: The Guidelines for Psychological Practice with
Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Clients, adopted by the APA Council
of Representatives, February 18-20, 2011.

3.  Men are breadwinners
 Women belong in the kitchen
 Women are care-givers
 Men do not cry

4.  Overview of Anna and Mr. Amos
characteristics in the PPT presentation
 Discussion of Anna’s and Mr. Amos
characteristics
 Debate on Anna’s and Mr. Amos potential on
becoming future husband or wife