Yumna Shahid
Page: 1-9
Volume: 1, Issue: 1
Published at: 18 Apr 2024
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The Intersectionality theory adds volume to gender equality discourse by invoking inclusivity that was missing in Eurocentric Feminist discourse. Intersectionality theory goes hand in hand with anti-essentialist discourse of third and fourth waves involving heteronormality and Third-Worldism. Gender equality discourse exposes gender-based oppression, violence, subjugation and discrimination. Intersectionality makes it possible to include all women and their different experiences in feminist discourse. This paper seeks to present an in-depth and exhaustive analysis of Shafak’s work 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World; depicting a one-woman story who is a sex worker in Turkey, Istanbul while using Crenshaw’s Intersectionality and Simone de Beauvoir’s feminist discourse i.e., ‘The Other’ theory as the theoretical framework. The significance of this study lies in relevance of it in today’s era where we still lack empathy for women who are working as prostitutes due to various socio-economic bounds. This study seeks to highlight the gender disparity and hypocrisy of a patriarchal society by showing the graphically disturbing life and murder of a prostitute.