New Female Archetypes inLiterature: The Cases ofSister Carrie And Oyimtilla

This article explores the emergence and transformation of the "New Woman" archetype in literature through a comparative analysis of Theodore Dreiser’s Sister Carrie and Zulfiyakhanim Qurolboy Qizi’s Oyimtilla. Both novels portray female protagonists—Caroline Meeber and Nilufar—who challenge traditional gender roles and strive for independence, self-realization, and agency within their respective societies. While Sister Carrie reflects the socio-economic dynamics of early 20th-century America, Oyimtilla engages with the evolving identity of women in a post-Soviet Uzbek context. By examining the cultural, historical, and ideological frameworks shaping these characters, the study highlights how the figure of the New Woman functions as a symbol of change, resistance, and empowerment across different literary traditions.