The Evolution and Theories of Feminist Literary Criticism
Abstract
Feminist literary criticism emerged as a prominent paradigm within Western literary research during the 1970s, with its principles being extensively applied to both linguistic and literary analysis. This critical approach focuses on women's experiences and encompasses the study of female characters and women's writing. It calls for a reevaluation of literary texts through a feminine lens and strongly challenges the misrepresentation of women in male-authored works. Additionally, it seeks to uncover a literary tradition unique to women, investigate female consciousness in literature, and examine the distinctive modes of expression and writing styles developed by women. It also denounces the suppression of female creativity under patriarchal cultural norms and promotes the development of a feminist mode of writing. Through contributions from various authors, this paper first discusses the development of feminist literary criticism across three historical periods, then identifies key concepts of feminist literary criticism. By reviewing the current state of feminist literary criticism, it offers insights for readers and contributes to the advancement of feminist criticism.
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