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Patriarchy and a Disciplined Woman

Perspective from Sula and Foucault’s Disciplinary Power

Authors
Yuxi Liao1, †, Xiaowen Liu2, †, Wentao Wang3, *, †, Yuting Zhu4, †
1School of Liberal Arts, Renmin University of China, Beijing, 100872, China
2School of Translation Studies, Xi’an International Studies University, Xi’an, Shaanxi province, 710119, China
3School of Foreign Languages, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Wuhan, Hubei province, 430074, China
4School of Foreign Languages, Capital Normal University, Beijing, 100048, China
†

These authors contributed equally.

*Corresponding author. Email: wangwentao_andre@cug.edu.cn
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Wentao Wang
Available Online 14 July 2022.
DOI
10.2991/assehr.k.220706.063How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Sula; Disciplinary power; Patriarchy
Abstract

A considerable quantity of feminist investigations of Toni Morrison’s Sula has appeared in previous studies, most of which focus on the image of Sula’s rebellion against patriarchal society, which in most cases is perceived as a triumph. However, Sula’s fate turns out to be tragic, suggesting that her resistance may have been ineffective. This essay analyses the essence of Sula’s rebellion and the discipline she suffers in the context of the theory on disciplinary power proposed by Michel Foucault in his work Discipline and Punish. The study finds that, in a pragmatic sense, Sula is a representative black woman who is disciplined. In spite of her brave attempt, the ultimate goal of getting rid of patriarchal oppression is still not realized. Based on the above analysis, this research provides an insightful perspective for understanding Sula’s resistance and contributes to comprehending the power relations between two genders, and how oppressed women in a patriarchal society can seek independence and freedom.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2022 3rd International Conference on Language, Art and Cultural Exchange（ICLACE 2022)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
14 July 2022
ISBN
10.2991/assehr.k.220706.063
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2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/assehr.k.220706.063How to use a DOI?
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© 2022 The Authors. Published by Atlantis Press SARL.
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