Masculinity and Femininity in Buddhist Didactic Literature  

Oleh:

Sribunrueang, Disayathat ; Piayura, Orathai

Jenis: Article from Proceeding
Dalam koleksi: The International Symposium on Social Sciences (TISSS) and Hong Kong International Conference on Education, Psychology and Society (HKICEPS) at Hongkong, December 2013, page 414-417.
Topik: Masculinity; Femininity; Didactic; Buddhism; Literature
Fulltext: Hong Kong-Conference 63.pdf (297.33KB)

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This study was a documentary research focusing on Masculinity and Femininity in didactic Buddhist literature. After the selection process, only 59 stories were chosen. Data were analyzed using J.A. Doyle’s analysis framework. The social and religious analysis framework (Brahmanism/ Buddhism) was also used as an analytical tool to analyze the data in social and religious context. The data were then presented via descriptive analysis. The study revealed that most of the masculinity was presented through successful males especially ones who belong to the Kshatriya caste (like the monarch). Results also revealed that the utmost success was to succeed to the throne, and to reach such goal ones need to be confident and aggressive. These qualities were usually mingled together to mold up a qualified person. Results also revealed that the femininity was seen in females who gave importance to their own appearance. These females were usually born wealthy, and were sensitive and care for others. Results indicated that those female characters were elites, exhibit various characteristics including the negative ones.

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