Hypothesis Feminism is the greatest power a woman can possess in order to survive in the society and in life.
C. Thesis Statement This paper aims to prove that feminism is not just a belief or doctrine. Most importantly, feminism is a way of life where a woman can confidently and courageously adapt when faced with difficulties and challenges in life. Furthermore, this paper will prove that being feminine will not be a hindrance in order to succeed in life.
D. Statement of Problems The study aims to prove that feminism is a great power a woman can possess in order to survive in the society and in life. Specifically, it aims to answer the following research questions:
1. What is the concept and nature of feminine identity in relation to the short stories of Alice Munro?
2. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the female characters in the short stories of Alice Munro and how did these strengths and weaknesses help them to survive?
3. How does feminism evolve from time to time in relation to the short