Author(s)

Bingqian Zhu ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ School of Journalism and Communications, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, 450001, China

Corresponding Author

Bingqian Zhu

ABSTRACT

In recent years, stand-up comedy has emerged as a critical public discourse space for women to address gender issues. This study examines female narrative performances in Chinese domestic stand-up comedy shows, focusing on the specific practices of role reconstruction and rhetorical tactics employed by female stand-up comedians. The findings reveal that female stand-up comedy narratives deconstruct traditional gender roles and construct new identities, transitioning from the "Other" to the "Subject." By embedding irony, metaphor, and parody into their narratives, stand-up comedians articulate critical discourse through humor. Under the guise of entertainment, these narratives engage in social critique, blending resistance and negotiation in their logic. This offers novel insights into understanding gendered discourse practices within media contexts.

KEYWORDS

Stand-up Comedy, Female Narratives, Role Reconstruction, Rhetorical Tactics

CITE THIS PAPER

Bingqian Zhu, Role Reconstruction and Rhetorical Tactics: A Study on "Her Narrative" Strategies in Stand-Up Comedy. Media and Communication Research (2025) Vol. 6: 1-6. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/mediacr.2025.060301.

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