Mustafa Altun1
1Department of English Language Teaching, Faculty of Education, Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Abstract: It has long been acknowledged that literature has the capacity to spark societal change and upend the existing quo. Writers have used the written word to stoke empathy among readers and to encourage activism via the craft of narrative. Numerous literary movements and individual works have been instrumental in changing cultural norms, influencing public opinion, and promoting justice throughout history. This article will examine the ways in which literature has sparked social change by questioning cultural conventions, igniting action, and encouraging empathy. We will examine the enormous influence literature has had on promoting social change by concentrating on particular literary movements and notable works.
Keywords: Language, Literature, Social Change, Word
Doi: 10.23918/ijsses.v10i3p386
Published: June 26, 2023
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International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies
ISSN 2520-0968 (Online), ISSN 2409-1294 (Print), June 2023, Vol.10, No.3