Gender in the Odyssey: Significance and Ideology
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
4-2026
Department 1
Ancient Greek and Roman Studies
Department 2
Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Abstract
This chapter discusses gender roles, norms, hierarchy, and ideology in the Odyssey and provides suggestions for how to approach the topic with students.
ISBN/ISSN
978-1603297103
Recommended Citation
Lesser, Rachel H. “Gender in the Odyssey: Significance and Ideology.” In Approaches to Teaching the Odyssey, edited by Lillian Doherty, 111–123. Modern Language Association, 2026.
