Gendered proverbs in the eyes of Jordanians
Are they still alive
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7472786 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Hana O Khalil (Isra University), Hana Khalil (Isra Private University, JORDAN), Doaa Riziq (Applied Science Private University, Jordan), Doaa K Riziq (0000-0001-8565-0616, Applied Science Private University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 14 |
| Publication date | 2026-02-16 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Feminist Encounters A Journal of Critical Studies in Culture and Politics (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2468-4414 • E-ISSN: 2468-4414 |
| Publisher | Lectito Publications (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.20897/femenc/17926 |
| OpenAlex | W7130645744 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 20 |
This article examines Jordanians’ perceptions of gendered proverbs in today’s society. It tests whether there are any significant differences in their perceptions based on age, gender, educational level, and marital status. The study includes 40 Jordanian proverbs that were systematically selected based on their gendered implications. 267 Jordanians were requested to rate each proverb on a Likert scale, indicating their agreement or disagreement with the gender stereotypes portrayed. The analysis of Jordanian gendered proverbs reveals that proverbs supporting women received the highest agreement, while proverbs opposing women received the lowest. This suggests awareness of gender discrimination and a call for gender equality in Jordan. Factors such as gender, marital status, and education significantly influenced perceptions of proverbs in Jordan. However, age did not show significant differences. The article concludes that societal factors, cultural norms and personal experiences play a crucial role in shaping how Jordanians perceive and accept gendered proverbs in contemporary times, with a shift toward more gender-equal views emerging in Jordanian society
Cultural background · Cultural Influence · Gender bias · Likert scale · Marital status · Perception · Gender Studies in Language · Language, Metaphor, and Cognition · Swearing, Euphemism, Multilingualism
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| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |