| 中文摘要 | 第1-8页 |
| Abstract | 第8-10页 |
| Contents | 第10-11页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第11-18页 |
| ·The Táin and Its Origin | 第11-13页 |
| ·Literature Review | 第13-18页 |
| Chapter Two Feminist Interpretation of Gender | 第18-23页 |
| ·Sex and Gender | 第18-19页 |
| ·Gender-related Concepts | 第19-21页 |
| ·Significance of Gender Reading of The Táin | 第21-23页 |
| Chapter Three Patriarchal Culture in The Táin | 第23-29页 |
| ·Transition from Matriarchy to Patriarchy | 第23-24页 |
| ·Propagation of Christian Church | 第24-26页 |
| ·Warrior Culture | 第26-29页 |
| Chapter Four Men's Gender Stereotype toward Women | 第29-36页 |
| ·Men's Disrespect of Child-bearer | 第29-30页 |
| ·Men's Demand of Faithful Wife | 第30-33页 |
| ·Men's Contempt of Female Warrior | 第33-36页 |
| Chapter Five Women's Resistance against Men | 第36-54页 |
| ·Women's Images and Status in The Táin | 第36-37页 |
| ·Women's Pursuit of Equality in Sexuality and Love | 第37-46页 |
| ·Women's Request for Sexuality | 第37-39页 |
| ·Women's Pursuit of Love | 第39-42页 |
| ·Women's Freedom of Marriage | 第42-46页 |
| ·Women's Roles | 第46-54页 |
| ·Women as Prophets in Poetic World | 第46-47页 |
| ·Women as Warriors at War | 第47-49页 |
| ·Women as Owners of Wealth | 第49-51页 |
| ·Women as Participators in Politics | 第51-54页 |
| Chapter Six Conclusion | 第54-56页 |
| References | 第56-61页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第61页 |
