Only Prince Charming Gets to Break the Rules: Gender and Rule Violation in Fairy Tales and Life by Anne E. Beall, PhD
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Only Prince Charming Gets to Break the Rules: Gender and Rule Violation in Fairy Tales and Life by Anne E. Beall
Published by Independent on October 2, 2022
Genres: Adult Non-Fiction 18+, Fairytales, Feminist, Literary Criticism
Format: eBook, Hardcover, Paperback
Pages: 152
Explore the fascinating link between gender stereotypes in fairy tales and real-world life with Only Prince Charming Gets to Break the Rules: Gender and Rule Violation in Fairy Tales and Life.
This thought-provoking book carefully analyzes 200 folktales and fairy tales from around the world, uncovering a universal disparity in how male and female characters are punished for breaking the rules. Through a blend of thorough research and literary investigation, the book sheds light on how these stereotypes affect our families, politics, and education.
A powerful feminist critique of social norms, this academic yet accessible exploration shows how our most cherished tales shape our cultures.
Content Rating: PG + M. Some mature themes, some characters are executed for their transgressions, some violence
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About Anne E. Beall
A leader in the field of market research and one of the few female CEOs in the industry, Anne E. Beall is the author of 10 books in business, gender studies, and mindfulness, including Cinderella Didn’t Live Happily Ever After: The Hidden Messages in Fairy Tales and The Psychology of Gender.
Her book Heartfelt Connections was named one of the top 100 Notable Indie books in 2016 by Shelf Unbound, and she has published nearly a dozen business articles in noted journals. Her books have been featured in People Magazine, Toronto Sun, Hers Magazine, and Ms. Career Girl, and she has been interviewed by NBC, NPR, and WGN.
Having received her PhD in social psychology from Yale University, Anne resides in Evanston, Illinois and is the founder of the market consultancy company Beall Research.
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Guest Post by Anne E. Beall, Author of Only Prince Charming Gets to Break the Rules
In fairy tales, male characters are often depicted as rule-breakers who are rewarded, but there are a few stories where female characters also break the rules and benefit greatly. One such story is “Molly Whuppie,” an English fairy tale.
The story follows Molly and her two sisters, who were abandoned in the woods by their parents because of a lack of food. The girls stumbled upon a house occupied by a giant and his wife, and after begging for food, the giant’s wife took pity on them. She fed them and then put them to bed with her own three daughters. However, Molly realized the danger of their situation when the giant returned home and placed ropes around their necks while they slept.
Molly transferred the ropes to the giant’s own daughters’ necks and saved their lives. The girls then ran out of the giant’s house and reached a palace, where Molly told her story to the king. Impressed, the king promised to marry her eldest sister to his eldest son if she could steal the giant’s sword from his bedroom. Molly went back to the giant’s house, crept under his bed, and stole the sword while he slept. Her sister married the eldest prince.
The king then promised to wed her second sister to his second son if she could steal the giant’s purse, which she also did successfully. Finally, the king promised to marry Molly to his youngest son if she could take the giant’s ring from his hand. Although the giant caught her, Molly escaped by tricking him. She returned to the king’s palace with the ring, thus earning her own marriage to the prince.
Molly’s bravery, cleverness, and rule-breaking ultimately led to her family’s prosperity and safety. By saving her sisters and bringing wealth to her family, “Molly Whuppie” showcases that defiance of rules can sometimes be rewarded for female characters.
-Anne Beall
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Book Title: Only Prince Charming Gets to Break the Rules: Gender and Rule Violation in Fairy Tales and Life by Anne E. Beall
Category: Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 148 pages
Genre: Feminist, Fairy Tales, Literary Criticism
Publisher: Independent Publishing
Release date: Oct 2022
Tour dates: April 24 to May 15, 2023
Content Rating: PG + M. Some mature themes, some characters are executed for their transgressions, some violence
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