تأثير التقاطع على الهوية الجنسية والصراع الاجتماعي في رواية "فتيات كارييل تشرشل المتميزات"

الملخص

This paper claims that Caryl Churchill’s Top Girls uses its unique dramatic style and deep character development to show how intersectionality—the way different social categories like gender, class, and history connect—shapes women's identities. This connection makes it hard for women to unite as feminists, leading to significant social conflict. The study goes beyond just looking at gender issues and breaks down the idea of a universal "sisterhood" by pointing out the conflicts that arise when some women's success comes at the expense of others' suffering. It focuses on the famous surreal dinner party in Act I and how it affects the more realistic struggles in Acts II and III, especially at the "Top Girls" job agency and during the intense confrontation between Marlene and her sister, Joyce. In the end, the play acts as an important critique, suggesting that feminism that ignores class and other overlapping factors is not only lacking but can also support the very systems of oppression it aims to fight against. The play looks at how women find success in a society dominated by men and capitalism. The "Top Girls" employment agency represents a harsh business world led by men. The contrast between the elegant dinner party and the working-class home scenes highlights the different lives women experience and the obstacles they face. Set during Margaret Thatcher's rise to power, it explores various feminist ideas clashing in the 1980s. Another important theme is the sacrifices that women have made, not only in today's Western societies but also in various cultures and throughout history. The primary aim of this project is to demonstrate how Churchill encourages us to rethink feminism by incorporating different perspectives to help build a better future.