Myths of Women in Time Travel Dramas, 2008 – 2023

Abstract

          This article aims to analyze myths of women in nine Time Travel dramas, 2008 – 2023, applying theories of myth to study female characters in contexts of family and society.
          Research findings are as the following. No matter what era, women are often taught and trained to be good women according to the ideals of a patriarchal society. In the family context, myths of women show three female statuses, a mother; a wife; and a daughter or a grand-daughter, which all are responsible for taking care of every family member. Junior females are taught to be grateful to the senior. In the society, women are molded to be a beauty, trained to prefer multiple skills in order to raise their abilities in homework, study and work. Also, women are expected to be kind; brave; polite and self-reliant. The found myths of women reflect Thai social values relating to women that have deeply implanted among Thai people and restricted Thai women in the past to the present. All myths about women encourage men and society to live happily. The myths also seem strongly associating with Thai social values; economy; politic; and social system.