NAVIGATING FEMALE IDENTITIES: POWER AND POLITICS FROM MYTH TO POSTMODERN FEMINIST RESISTANCE
NAVIGATING FEMALE IDENTITIES: POWER AND POLITICS FROM MYTH TO POSTMODERN FEMINIST RESISTANCE

Summary/Abstract: This paper traces the mythical roots of female identities to their appearance as icons of postmodern feminist resistance in post-socialist Europe. By engaging with the stories of mythological female figures, the study reveals a mosaic of autonomy, power structures, and defiance. The latter situates the narratives within the broad discursive horizons of post- and antifeminism and the phenomenon of democratic backsliding, thereby offering a critical lens through which these figures simultaneously contest and confirm the respective cultural-political landscapes of their epoch. Drawing on theoretical work on postfeminists and the impacts of neoliberalism on gender politics, this work throws light on the intersection of gender, politics, and resistance. As the contemporary world is marked by rising illiberalism and nationalism, this article underscores the transformative roles that mythological and historical female figures play in sculpting and contesting societal norms.

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