Medea as the 'Other' : dialogue, social roles, and identity in feminist and mediation contexts
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This article examines Medea as the archetype of the “woman-Other” in ancient Greek literature, with a focus on dialogue, social roles, and identity construction. Drawing on feminist and mediation perspectives, the study explores how Medea’s actions, words, and social positioning illustrate the tension between personal autonomy and societal expectation. By analyzing Euripides’ and Seneca’s tragedies alongside postmodern interpretations, the paper highlights the performativity of Medea’s deeds and her negotiation of otherness. Furthermore, it considers how the myth can inform contemporary mediation practice by revealing the dynamics of role performance, cultural expectations, and conflict resolution. Medea emerges as a complex figure whose narrative offers enduring insights into identity, agency, and the negotiation of social role.
Author: Gajda, Kinga
Language: English
Topic: Classical Antiquity Studies
Subfield: Classics
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7128872366