7.2.1 - Historical Context
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What is Feminist Literary Criticism?
💡 Hint: Consider the main purpose of feminist interdisciplinary studies.
Who are some early feminist critics?
💡 Hint: Think of prominent female literary figures from history.
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What does feminist literary criticism analyze?
💡 Hint: This is central to understanding the movement’s goals.
True or False: Feminist critics believe that literature has no impact on societal norms.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between culture and literature.
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Analyze a specific literary work and discuss how it either supports or critiques societal gender norms within its narrative.
💡 Hint: Look into the roles assigned to male and female characters throughout the narrative.
Create a comparative report on a male and female author’s treatment of a similar theme, such as ambition or love. Discuss how gender influences their narrative styles.
💡 Hint: Consider how societal expectations may have shaped their writing.
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