Gender and Sexuality Studies

Abstract

Both novels delve into societal norms and expectations, particularly related to gender roles and cultural dynamics. The Atmospherians examines societal pressures on women's bodies and appearances, it explores contemporary issues of masculinity, toxic behaviors, and societal pressures, offering a critique of gender norms, while Celestial Bodies explores the lives of women within Omani society across different generations, examining their struggles with tradition, patriarchy, self-empowerment, and the traditional expectations placed upon them. Applying feminist literary criticism would involve analyzing how each author portrays and challenges gender roles within their respective cultural contexts.

Biography

Walid Abdallah is an Egyptian poet and author. He is a visiting professor of English language and literature in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the USA, his poetry includes "Go Ye Moon", “The Queen of my Heart”, " Dream" and "My Heart Oasis". His books include Shout of Silence, Escape to the Realm of Imagination, The Egyptian Lane and Man Domination and Woman Emancipation, Arc and Seam and his co-translations with Andy Fogle of Farouk Goweda’s poetry have previously appeared in Image, RHINO, Reunion: Dallas Review, and Los Angeles Review. These translations won prestigious prizes in the USA like "Cause", "Egypt's Grief", and "Strangers' Cross".