4: Writing about Gender and Sexuality
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\(\newcommand{\avec}{\mathbf a}\) \(\newcommand{\bvec}{\mathbf b}\) \(\newcommand{\cvec}{\mathbf c}\) \(\newcommand{\dvec}{\mathbf d}\) \(\newcommand{\dtil}{\widetilde{\mathbf d}}\) \(\newcommand{\evec}{\mathbf e}\) \(\newcommand{\fvec}{\mathbf f}\) \(\newcommand{\nvec}{\mathbf n}\) \(\newcommand{\pvec}{\mathbf p}\) \(\newcommand{\qvec}{\mathbf q}\) \(\newcommand{\svec}{\mathbf s}\) \(\newcommand{\tvec}{\mathbf t}\) \(\newcommand{\uvec}{\mathbf u}\) \(\newcommand{\vvec}{\mathbf v}\) \(\newcommand{\wvec}{\mathbf w}\) \(\newcommand{\xvec}{\mathbf x}\) \(\newcommand{\yvec}{\mathbf y}\) \(\newcommand{\zvec}{\mathbf z}\) \(\newcommand{\rvec}{\mathbf r}\) \(\newcommand{\mvec}{\mathbf m}\) \(\newcommand{\zerovec}{\mathbf 0}\) \(\newcommand{\onevec}{\mathbf 1}\) \(\newcommand{\real}{\mathbb R}\) \(\newcommand{\twovec}[2]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\ctwovec}[2]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\threevec}[3]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cthreevec}[3]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\fourvec}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cfourvec}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\fivevec}[5]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \\ #5 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cfivevec}[5]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \\ #5 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\mattwo}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{rr}#1 \amp #2 \\ #3 \amp #4 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\laspan}[1]{\text{Span}\{#1\}}\) \(\newcommand{\bcal}{\cal B}\) \(\newcommand{\ccal}{\cal C}\) \(\newcommand{\scal}{\cal S}\) \(\newcommand{\wcal}{\cal W}\) \(\newcommand{\ecal}{\cal E}\) \(\newcommand{\coords}[2]{\left\{#1\right\}_{#2}}\) \(\newcommand{\gray}[1]{\color{gray}{#1}}\) \(\newcommand{\lgray}[1]{\color{lightgray}{#1}}\) \(\newcommand{\rank}{\operatorname{rank}}\) \(\newcommand{\row}{\text{Row}}\) \(\newcommand{\col}{\text{Col}}\) \(\renewcommand{\row}{\text{Row}}\) \(\newcommand{\nul}{\text{Nul}}\) \(\newcommand{\var}{\text{Var}}\) \(\newcommand{\corr}{\text{corr}}\) \(\newcommand{\len}[1]{\left|#1\right|}\) \(\newcommand{\bbar}{\overline{\bvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\bhat}{\widehat{\bvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\bperp}{\bvec^\perp}\) \(\newcommand{\xhat}{\widehat{\xvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\vhat}{\widehat{\vvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\uhat}{\widehat{\uvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\what}{\widehat{\wvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\Sighat}{\widehat{\Sigma}}\) \(\newcommand{\lt}{<}\) \(\newcommand{\gt}{>}\) \(\newcommand{\amp}{&}\) \(\definecolor{fillinmathshade}{gray}{0.9}\)- Understand the theory of feminism.
- Understand the theory of gender criticism, including queer theory and masculinity studies.
- Apply a feminist and/or gender methodology to works of literature.
- Engage in the writing process of a peer writer, including peer review.
- Review and evaluate a variety of feminist and gender papers by peer writers.
- Draft and revise a feminist or gender paper on a literary work.
- 4.1: Feminist Theory- An Overview
- This page examines gender roles in literature via a Wisconsin cookbook, showcasing women's domesticity and dependence on men, compared to Susan Glaspell's "Trifles," where women's identities are linked to their husbands. It includes a feminist critique through the realization of women's solidarity.
- 4.2: Gender Criticism and Queer Theory
- This page analyzes gender criticism in feminist literary analysis, addressing the complexities of gender and sexuality, including LGBTQ perspectives and queer theory. It discusses power dynamics, emphasizing cultural constructions impacting institutions and language. Literary examples, such as Twain's "Huckleberry Finn" and Melville's "Moby-Dick," illustrate essentialism versus constructionism and explore unacknowledged homoerotic elements in male relationships.
- 4.3: Gender Criticism- Masculinity Studies
- This page discusses masculinity studies, stemming from feminist literary criticism, which explores how societal constructs shape male identity, often confining men in a restrictive "man box." It highlights media representations that connect masculinity with violence and power, and examines the influence of societal expectations on young men's behavior, particularly with practices like gay baiting.
- 4.4: Week X Women Writers at the end of the 19th Century
- This page highlights influential American female authors from the 19th and early 20th centuries, such as Sarah Orne Jewett, Kate Chopin, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, and Charlotte Perkins Gilman, specifically noting Chopin's famous work, "The Story of an Hour," from 1894.
- 4.5: Sarah Orne Jewett (1849 - 1909)
- This page discusses Sarah Orne Jewett, a 19th-century author known for her vivid portrayals of New England life and early feminist themes, particularly in works like "A White Heron." The story follows young Sylvia, who, while connecting with a visiting ornithologist, grapples with her feelings toward nature versus societal expectations.
- 4.6: Kate Chopin (1850 - 1904)
- This page explores the life and work of Katherine O'Flaherty Chopin, an influential early feminist writer known for her portrayal of women's identities and desires. Notable works include "The Awakening" and "The Storm," the latter depicting an affair between characters Alcée Laballière and Calixta amid a storm, highlighting themes of love and societal expectations.
- 4.7: Chopin, Kate "The Story of an Hour" (1894)
- This page focuses on Mrs. Mallard's emotional journey following the news of her husband's death, where she initially feels grief but soon embraces a newfound sense of freedom and joy. However, her realization is abruptly ended when her husband returns unharmed, resulting in her tragic shock-induced death. The story explores themes of identity, the limitations of marriage, and the ephemeral nature of liberation.
- 4.8: Mary E. Wilkins Freeman (1852 - 1930)
- This page highlights Mary E. Wilkins Freeman's impactful writing on women's issues and New England life, with notable works like "A New England Nun." It presents Louisa's inner conflict regarding her engagement to Joe Dagget, her struggles with independence, and the impact of societal expectations. The narratives also feature Sarah Penn's determination to improve her living situation despite her husband's indifference, showcasing themes of empowerment and resistance against traditional roles.
- 4.9: Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1860 - 1935)
- This page discusses Charlotte Perkins Gilman, a feminist writer known for her work "The Yellow Wall-Paper," which critiques women's societal constraints and mental health struggles. The story's narrator, confined and dismissed by her husband John, becomes obsessed with the wallpaper in her room, believing it hides a trapped woman. This obsession symbolizes her own feelings of repression, leading her to question reality and yearn for freedom.