Gender Roles in Margaret Atwood's Short Fiction "Stone Mattress"

The thesis explores the evolution of gender roles in Margaret Atwood's short story collection "Stone Mattress." It begins by defining key concepts like sex, gender, and gender roles, providing clarity for the subsequent analysis. Additionally, it offers a historical overview of the women's movement in Canada, outlining the three waves of feminism and their distinct objectives, while highlighting the transformation of women's roles in society. This comprehensive approach aims to uncover how Atwood's writing reflects these developments in gender dynamics.