Self-narration, Autobiography and Identity Construction Export

@article{citeulike:99637, abstract = {This article explores the links between personal story-telling, autobiographical writing and the processes of identity construction. The paper draws upon the work of the gender and sexuality group at the Department of Cultural Studies, University of Birmingham. Personal stories, written by the author, for the gender and sexuality group, are used to illustrate the complexities involved in the construction and reconstruction of identity. It is suggested that autobiographical writing produces particular versions of identity, framed by social context and dominant gender relations. A more critical approach to personal story-telling is outlined as a way of making sense of experiences in relation to gender, sexuality and identity.}, author = {Kehily, Mary J.}, citeulike-article-id = {99637}, citeulike-linkout-0 = {http://journalsonline.tandf.co.uk/app/home/contribution.asp?wasp=acecbdaqlk5tuh51fj6u&referrer=parent&backto=searcharticlesresults,4,1000;homemain,1,1;}, journal = {Gender and Education}, keywords = {autobiography, gender, identity, self}, number = {1}, pages = {23--31}, posted-at = {2005-02-20 14:09:18}, priority = {0}, title = {Self-narration, Autobiography and Identity Construction}, url = {http://journalsonline.tandf.co.uk/app/home/contribution.asp?wasp=acecbdaqlk5tuh51fj6u&referrer=parent&backto=searcharticlesresults,4,1000;homemain,1,1;}, volume = {7}, year = {1995} }

TY - JOUR ID - citeulike:99637 L3 - citeulike-article-id:99637 N2 - This article explores the links between personal story-telling, autobiographical writing and the processes of identity construction. The paper draws upon the work of the gender and sexuality group at the Department of Cultural Studies, University of Birmingham. Personal stories, written by the author, for the gender and sexuality group, are used to illustrate the complexities involved in the construction and reconstruction of identity. It is suggested that autobiographical writing produces particular versions of identity, framed by social context and dominant gender relations. A more critical approach to personal story-telling is outlined as a way of making sense of experiences in relation to gender, sexuality and identity. IS - 1 JF - Gender and Education EP - 31 TI - Self-narration, Autobiography and Identity Construction VL - 7 SP - 23 KW - autobiography KW - gender KW - identity KW - self AU - Kehily, Mary PY - 1995/// UR - http://journalsonline.tandf.co.uk/app/home/contribution.asp?wasp=acecbdaqlk5tuh51fj6u&referrer=parent&backto=searcharticlesresults,4,1000;homemain,1,1; ER -