Lesson 5: Feminism

Question 1

It is a form of literary theory and analysis that seeks to examine literature, culture, and society from a feminist perspective.

Answer 1

Feminist Criticism/Feminism

Question 2

It is the change of old ideas what men & women should do and how they should be represented in the society.

Answer 2

Feminism

Question 3

A critical approach that examine show literature reflects and reinforces or challenges the oppression of women and explores gender dynamics within texts.

Answer 3

Feminist Literary Theory

Question 4

10 key tenets

Answer 4

1. Gender as Social construct
2. Patriarchy and power structures
3. Representation of women
4. Intersectionality
5. Challenging canonical literature
6. Agency & subjectivity
7. Language and Discourse
8. Challenging stereotypes
9. Women’s writing as a unique perspective
10. Political & transformative goals

Question 5

What does the Feminist theory state about Gender?

Answer 5

Gender is not an innate biological determinant but a social and cultural construct

Question 6

Gender as social construct…(what does it do/examine)

Answer 6

Examines how literature perpetuates traditional gender roles and expectations or challenges them

Question 7

What does Feminism show when it comes to gender roles/roles?

Answer 7

Roles are created by society and not by nature

Question 8

What does Feminism challenge when it comes to gender?

Answer 8

Feminism challenges the idea that gender roles are fixed

Question 9

What does feminism show, examine, and critique when it comes to Patriarchy and social structures?

Answer 9

Feminism shows and analyzes the power between men and women, examine the power dynamics. It also focuses on the ways which male authors portray women in stereotypical roles or marginalize them in narratives

Question 10

Example of literature that marginalized women, or shows women in stereotypical roles.

Answer 10

Any

Question 11

Example of literature that defies and challenges the idea of gender roles

Answer 11

Any

Question 12

What does feminism aim when it comes to representation of women?

Answer 12

Recover the lost or silenced women’s voices (by highlighting the contributions of female authors and rediscovering neglected works)

Question 13

What else does Feminist criticism look at and evaluate?

Answer 13

How women are represented in literature, including their roles, agency, and voice

Question 14

Give an example of a female character that challenges gender roles, patriarchy, and representation of women’s voices.

Answer 14

Any

Question 15

What does Feminism often incorporate?

Answer 15

Intersectionality

Question 16

Feminist literary theory recognizes that gender…

Answer 16

intersects with race, class, sexuality, ethnicity, and other identities; these factors shape life and how a woman is treated in society

Question 17

A woman’s experience is the same for everyone, true or false?

Answer 17

False

Question 18

What is Intersectionality?

Answer 18

This focuses on the differences, accepting & acknowledging the fact that the experiences of each woman vary or differ.

Question 19

Example of Intersectionality

Answer 19

Muslim women’s experiences vs Christian & Catholic women’s experiences; Katniss Everdeen & Lucy Gray Baird; Mariam & Laila in Thousand splendid suns; any

Question 20

What else does Feminism question and challenge in literary?

Answer 20

Questions and challenges the canonical literature, which traditionally prioritizes works by white, male authors. It advocates for the inclusion and celebration of diverse voices, especially women writers.

Question 21

What does the feminist theory emphasize about women?

Answer 21

It emphasizes women as subject with agency, rather than passive objects of male desire or control.

Question 22

What else does feminism explore?

Answer 22

Explores how literature provides (or denies) characters opportunities for self-expression and empowerment

Question 23

Give an example of a female character whose character is entirely passive or somewhat passive

Answer 23

Aurora, Snow White (dumb bitch), Maria Clara (I love her and all, but women in the literature back in those times), any

Question 24

What else do Feminist critics analyze when it comes to linguistic practices and narrative structures in literature?

Answer 24

The influence of patriarchal ideologies

Question 25

Language is also a role in shaping and perpetuating gender inequality. True or false?

Answer 25

True

Question 26

An example of female character influenced by patriarchal ideologies

Answer 26

Women in Genshin :> (So disappointed with how Citlali is written in the event quest) any character

Question 27

Feminism also celebrates texts that present complex, multi-dimensional female characters

Answer 27

True

Question 28

Examples of characters that challenge stereotypes

Answer 28

Isabella from The Promised Neverland (and other women there), Mikasa Ackermann, Raiden Ei, Katniss Everdeen, any

Question 29

Feminism is only analytical. True or false

Answer 29

False. Feminism is also political, aiming to challenge and transform societal norms that encourage inequality. It seeks to inspire greater equity and justice through its critique of literature & culture

Question 30

Literature/film that shows political action as well

Answer 30

The Promised Neverland, Hunger games, any

Question 31

How are male characters & female characters represented in Traditional Gender roles in literature?

Answer 31

Male characters - strong, dominant, rational, leaders, warriors, basta superior Female characters - traditionally been cast as passive, nurturing, emotional and subordinate. Caregiver, homemakers, objects of desire, inferior.

Question 32

What are the stereotypes and archetypes? Give examples

Answer 32

The hero, damsel in distress, Femme fatale (seductive and manipulative), Wise old man

Question 33

What do modern feminists and queer readings of texts explore?

Answer 33

How power dynamics are negotiated, resisted, or reinforced through gender roles

Question 34

Give examples of Strong female characters, and male characters that exhibit vulnerability

Answer 34

Any

Question 35

What is Feminist criticism?

Answer 35

An approach that analyzes, examines, and explores the representation of women in literatures. It also defies and challenges the patriarchal ideologies on literature, stereotypes, archetypes, fixed/traditional gender roles. It celebrates texts that present complex, multi-dimensional female characters. Feminism is also political, aiming to challenge and transform societal norms that encourage inequality. It seeks to inspire greater equity and justice through its critique of literature & culture