gynocriticism
The historical study of women writers as a distinct literary traditionThe historical study of women writers as a distinct literary tradition.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)The historical study of women writers as a distinct literary tradition.
Origin
From gyno- + criticism, coined by Elaine Showalter in the essay Toward a Feminist Poetics.From gyno- + criticism, coined by Elaine Showalter in the essay Toward a Feminist Poetics.
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Forms
plural: gynocriticisms| Singular | gynocriticism |
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uncountable
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