Question

Gynocriticism is different from traditional feminist criticism because it:

• A. Focuses on political activism
• B. Rejects literary analysis
• C. Centers on women’s creativity and experience
• D. Ignores male perspectives entirely

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Centers on women’s creativity and experience

Gynocriticism differs from traditional feminist criticism by specifically focusing on the study of women's literature and female experiences as a distinct literary tradition, rather than primarily critiquing male-centered narratives and their portrayal of women within them; essentially, gynocriticism aims to celebrate and understand the unique voice of women writers, while feminist criticism often analyzes how literature reinforces patriarchal structures.