This article introduces a multidimensional exploration of gender and sexuality issues in Canadian English literature, written by feminist and gender studies expert Mora. Mora's research covers women's archives, emotions and archive theory, as well as Canadian women's creativity. Her book 'Gender and Sexuality' expands the research subject, tracks the representation of gender and sexuality in Canadian English literature, and explores how gender and sexual orientation play a role in different contexts and periods. The book utilizes emerging gender theory to analyze the structure, themes, and historical background of literary texts, demonstrating the changes in gender and sexual representation over time. In addition, the work also explores the interweaving of gender issues with imperial and national discourse, as well as the intersection of colonialism and racial issues, which helps to reassess the definitions of gender, race, ethnicity, and national identity and promote the construction of a more inclusive socio-cultural system.

The Diversity of Gender and Sexual Concepts

The chapter on the diversity of gender and sexual concepts explores the evolution of gender and sexual attitudes in social, cultural, and historical development. Gender is seen as a construct, and its existence and experience are influenced by social and cultural redefinition as well as personal interpretation. The transformation of gender and sexual attitudes in Canada is related to the evolving global political situation, interactions between different cultures and ethnic groups, as well as the demands of new changes and challenges in the country. At the end of the 19th century, the wave of feminism in the United States had an impact on Canada, sparking debates on gender binary opposition. Canadian women gain the right to vote, and the discourse of 'new women' influences the political landscape. The second wave of feminist writers and advocates in the 1960s pushed for public policy revisions. The feminist movement surged in the 1970s, and Canadian female writers gained international recognition. In recent years, Canada has focused on "transgender liberation" and called for civil rights for non binary, dual spirit, unconventional gender, and transgender individuals. Transgender and non conventional writers are committed to non normative expression and strengthening calls for social justice. Gender and sexuality, as key considerations in Canadian English literature creation, are integrated with other forces that are currently transforming and expanding, resulting in a diverse, rich, and vivid literary corpus.

The interweaving of gender issues with imperial and national discourse

By analyzing works in Canadian literary history, this paper explores the interweaving of gender issues with imperial and national discourse. Mora cited Mutu's photographic works and pointed out that the construction of identity is influenced by geopolitics and cross-cultural communication, and gender and sexuality are the intersection of private and public participation. In Canadian literature, gender and sexuality are often used as tools for imperial or nation-state ideology, shaping membership and documenting attitudes. Emily Montague's Chronicles reflects the connection between gender, imperial subjects, and ideology, while Terrell and Moody's works showcase the roles of Canadian women in immigration and colonial narratives in the mid-19th century, and how they redefine gender meaning. Connor's novel reveals the influence of the Strong Christian movement on Canadian masculinity and how this masculinity is integrated with the development of national and racial images. These literary works not only reflect gender norms, but also advance the national agenda, rooted in imperialism, while showcasing Canada's cultural characteristics and nationalist ideas.

The intersection of gender issues with colonialism and racial issues

Canada's colonial and immigration history has created a multicultural society where gender, race, and ethnicity issues are intertwined and complex. The rise of feminist politics and the implementation of multicultural policies in the 1970s, especially the enactment of the Multiculturalism Act, promoted attention to human rights and facilitated discussions on cross cutting issues of gender, race, and ethnicity. The book 'Gender and Sexuality' deeply analyzes the relationship between gender oppression and racial oppression, pointing out the social construction nature of masculinity and its connection with race, class, and sexual orientation. The masculinity of indigenous and colored men is influenced by colonial rule and white supremacy, and there is insufficient research in academia on this. Feminism and masculinity research are often seen as opposing, leading to a lack of attention and solutions to male issues in these groups.