Feminist Critique in Satirical Works Based on Gilbert and Gubar’s Approach (Focusing on “Here Without Men” and “How I Met Your Father” by Mona Zare)

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1 Associate Professor of Persian Language and Literature Dept, University of Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan

2 Student, of Persian Language and Literature Dept, University of Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan

10.22111/jllr.2026.51782.3334

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Feminist criticism is an approach that examines literary, artistic, and cultural works through the lens of issues such as gender. Gender roles are societal expectations imposed on women and men, and feminist criticism seeks to uncover and challenge these roles. This study, relying on the feminist theory of Gilbert and Gubar, uses a library-based and descriptive-analytical method to examine gender roles in Mona Zare’s satirical stories (“Here Without Men” and “How I Met Your Father”). Findings show that the analyzed stories reflect stereotypical female gender roles, portraying women as beautiful, emotional, dependent, passive, and confined to motherhood and wifely duties. Analysis of the narratives and humorous situations indicates that in society, women continue to be judged and restricted by traditional expectations regarding emotions, appearance, and family roles; even men who claim to be supportive often perpetuate patriarchal roles in practice. Zare’s stories use humor to challenge these roles and reveal the hidden mechanisms of male dominance. Ultimately, the research emphasizes that humor is not only a means of entertainment but also a tool for social criticism and raising awareness about the need to change attitudes regarding gender roles in society.

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Journal of Lyrical Literature Researches

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Available Online from 30 June 2026

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