Analysing the Deconstruction of Stereotypical Gender Roles in Memon’s “A Shift inSpace”: A Transitivity Study

Authors

Dr. Farooq Ahmed1 Mirpur University of Science and Technology MUST, Mirpur Author
Muhammad Imran Lecturer English Centre for Preparatory Studies Sultan Qaboos University Oman. Author
Shiza Javed Mirpur University of Science and Technology MUST, Mirpur Author

Gender Roles, Dismantling, A Shift in Space, Transitivity analysis

This study examines the deconstruction of traditional gender roles in Amina Memon’s short

story “A Shift in Space.” The research adopted a qualitative approach, utilising the analytical

framework outlined in David Butt’s book, Using Functional Grammar: An Explorer's Guide,

Third Edition. A transitivity analysis of the narrative was conducted to identify the predominant

processes within the story and to explore how these processes portray women in a manner that

contrasts with societal norms, particularly in contexts where women often perceive their lives

as irrevocably altered following incidents of rape or harassment.