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<p id="p1">This chapter explores how translated Chick Lit serves as a cultural site for negotiating contemporary masculinities in Vietnam. Focusing on the Vietnamese translations of selected English-language Chick Lit novels, the study examines how representations of male characters are reshaped through linguistic choices, idiomatic adaptations, and tonal shifts. The analysis centers on three thematic domains: traditional masculine ideals and moral expectations, emotional expression and vulnerability, and the negotiation of gender roles in romantic relationships. By comparing source and target texts, the chapter demonstrates that translation is not merely a linguistic transfer but a culturally embedded act that reconfigures masculinity in ways that resonate with Vietnamese norms of humility, resilience, and public decorum. Ultimately, the study highlights how translated Chick Lit contributes to the broader dialogue on gender identity, emotional labor, and relational expectations in an era of global cultural exchange.</p>

From Dream Man to Hào Hoa: Masculinity in the Vietnamese Translation of Popular Fiction | IntechOpen Home > Books > Translating Words, Transferring Wisdom, Traversing Worlds Open access peer-reviewed chapter From Dream Man to Hào Hoa: Masculinity in the Vietnamese Translation of Popular Fiction Written By Van-Trao Nguyen and Tuan Nhat Nguyen Submitted: 12 May 2025 Reviewed: 28 May 2025 Published: 03 July 2025 DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.1011332 DOWNLOAD FOR FREE Share Cite Cite this chapter There are two ways to cite this chapter: 1. Choose citation style Select style Vancouver APA Harvard IEEE ML

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