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Feminist Literary Criticism/Lens

Literary Criticism

The feminist literary lens effectively looks at written works in the same way a feminist would.

Questions in response to "The Little Boy"

Why were both teachers in the story women? What is being implied about the position of women in the education system?

Why is the student a male?

What does this piece say about the creativity/view of society? (It was written by a woman.)

The Three Waves of Feminism

1st Wave: (Late 19th-Early 20th Century)

-was brought about during the time of industrialisation; the main goal was to increase the opportunities available to women.

-came about during a time of anti-war attitudes and civil rights movements; the main goals included sexuality, reproductive rights, and gender equality.

2nd Wave: (1960s-1990s)

-result of more modern thinking; involves the "taking back" of derogatory/degrading attire/words/ideas.

3rd Wave: (1990s-Present)

Definition

The feminist literary lens comes from feminist theory.

-attempts to explain how gender effects women in our society/their everyday lives.

-feminists believe that societal structure allows for male domination, especially in politics, the family, and the economy.

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