Research Article Details

Citation Journal Title: The International Jordanian Journal Aryam for Humanities and Social Sciences

Citation Title: Wonder Woman in Print and Film: The Evolution of Female Representation

Citation Author: Rahma Ouled Cherif1*, Abdelghanie Ennam2

Citation Affiliation: Laboratory of Literature, Arts and Pedagogical Engineering, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco, Laboratory of Literature, Arts and Pedagogical Engineering, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco.

Citation Volume: 8

Citation Issue: 1

Citation Year: 2026

Citation DOI: https://doi.org/10.65811/813

Citation PDF: https://aijj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IJJA-VOL8-ISSUE-1NO3-2026-PP-66-76-PDF-1.pdf

Received Date: 7 january 2026

Revised Date: 26 february 2026

Accepted Date: 2 march 2026

Publication Date: 10 march 2026

First Page: 66

Citation Abstract: Abstract Comic art as an art form has undergone a series of changes and transformations. Through these developments, researchers have been able to track the portrayal of women in comics. This study employed a qualitative method to explore the extent to which comics reflect evolving societal attitudes toward gender roles during specific historical periods. By analyzing the Wonder Woman franchise, the research highlights how the representation of women has shifted in response to changing cultural and ideological contexts.

Citation Keywords: Comic art, Gender, Women in comics, history of women in comics.

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