Mellon Research Fellow: NoraLee Cleve
Investigative Women: From Marple to Mare, Amateurs to Professionals
College: Reynolds Community College
Faculty mentor: David B. Stern
Project summary: This paper explores how female investigators in crime fiction are portrayed, specifically examining how gender stereotypes and societal expectations of femininity influence their authority and respect. Through an analysis of characters ranging from amateur sleuths to professionals, the paper argues that media depictions often reinforce traditional domestic roles and misogyny despite the characters' investigative success.