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1 Ms. Bauer 2013-2014 9 Honors English
Feminist Literature Ms. Bauer 9 Honors English

2 Definitions Feminism: A social movement for women’s political, social, and economic equality and rights Promotes conversation about men’s roles as well Gender Roles: The typical traits and responsibilities expected of men and women What are some stereotypical male gender roles in our society? What are some stereotypical female gender roles in our society? Patriarchy: A society in which men hold power Do you think our society is patriarchal? Why or why not?

3 Roots of Feminism First Wave Feminism 1700s-1900s
Goals: Expose gender inequality; Push women’s suffrage (voting)

4 Roots of Feminism Second Wave Feminism 1960s-1970s
Goals: Form equal working conditions for women; Unite women together

5 Roots of Feminism Third Wave Feminism 1990s-Present
Goals: Examine how gender connects with race, class, religion, and other identities; Discuss men’s roles and masculinity

6 Goals of Feminism To examine gender roles in society To empower women
To add women’s voices to the literary canon To challenge patriarchy in society

7 Elements of Feminist Literature
Feminist Literature May Contain: An independent female protagonist Characters, both men and women, that defy gender roles Significant sisterly relationships between female characters A focus on women’s issues, rights, or responsibilities An examination of power dynamics between men and women

8 Questions to ask while Reading a Feminist Text
How do men and women relate to each other in the text? Who holds power in the text? How are gender roles portrayed in the text? Who wrote the text? How did audiences react to the text? Do the characters have feminine or masculine traits? Is sisterhood portrayed in the text? Does the text comment on power dynamics in society?

9 References Brizee, Allen, and J. Case Thompkins. "Feminist Criticism." Purdue OWL: Literary Theory and Schools of Criticism. Purdue Online Writing Lab, Web. 16 Sept < "Feminist Literature." Questia. Cengage Learning, Web. < literature>.

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