Literary Criticism - Femanisim Flashcards
1
Q
What is feminism
A
Feminist critics aim to expose this ideology, and in the end to change it, so that women’s roles as characters and authors can be fully appreciated
2
Q
What is gynocriticism
A
The main focus of gynocriticists is to retrieve forgotten literature by women, so they can participate in literature and not only accept the constructs of feminity developed by men.
3
Q
What are masculine and feminine traits
A
masculine
- strength
- couragous
- leaders
feminine
- sweet
- delicate
- needy
4
Q
androtexts
A
written by men
5
Q
gynotexts
A
written by women
6
Q
traits of a stereotypical woman?
A
passive
submissive
timid
emotional
romantic
7
Q
traits of a stereotypical man?
A
active
dominating
adventurous
rational
strong
