Gender Identity and Gender Relations Redefined

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Focusing on the evolution of gender representation, this study explores how American hard-boiled detective fiction has transformed since the 1980s, particularly through the lens of female authors. It investigates the ways in which these writers reinterpret the genre's conventions established by their male predecessors from the 1920s and 1930s. By challenging traditional norms and ideologies, the authors present a more nuanced and authentic portrayal of both female and male characters, moving beyond stereotypes to redefine their identities and roles within the narrative.