Multiple choice

'Gynocriticism' focuses on

  1. criticism of male writers by women writers

  2. criticism on women

  3. criticism by women

  4. women as writers
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Gynocriticism, coined by Elaine Showalter, focuses on women AS writers - their history, themes, genres, and psychology. It differs from 'feminist critique' (criticism OF male texts by women) or 'criticism by women' (author gender irrelevant). Gynocriticism examines the female literary tradition itself.

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