Part 1: Historical Context of Romance Novels 1. Origins in Medieval Chivalry Romance novels have a long and rich history that can be traced back to ancient times. However, the origins of the genre as we know it today can be found in the medieval era, when tales of chivalry…

Part 1: The Power of Representation Challenging Traditional Gender Roles: In the past, romance novels often perpetuated stereotypes by portraying male protagonists as strong, assertive figures and female protagonists as damsels in distress. However, contemporary romance novels are increasingly challenging these gender roles. Female characters are now portrayed as strong,…