Feminist Literary Criticism Quiz 2.1

First Black African to win Nobel Prize in Literature.

Country where writers Alan Paton, Nadine Gordimer, and John Coetzee are from.

Political, social movement advocating equal rights for women.

Range of ideologies, movements for women's rights globally.

French philosopher who coined the term "féminisme" in 1837.

Author who helped Nelson Mandela with his famous speech.

Prestigious award in the field of literature granted by the Nobel Committee.

Speech edited during Mandela's trial for treason.

A way to analyze literature that focuses on how women are portrayed and treated, considering gender roles, power dynamics, and societal expectations.

Lay Choo's actions are a subject for ethical debate in the module.

His book, 'Long Walk to Freedom', chronicles his life and struggles for freedom in South Africa.

Black Panther was the first major African superhero in mainstream American comic books in the 1960s.

Literature originating from Africa.

An approach analyzing how women are depicted in African literary works, considering gender roles and societal norms.

This refers to how women are depicted within a literary work, their behaviors, situations, and roles.

Youthful behavior that lacks responsible consideration.

Examines the portrayal and roles of women in literature, analyzing how they are empowered or discriminated against.

Different phases in the feminist movement focusing on specific goals and strategies. The first wave pushed for suffrage, the second for legal and social equality, the third for individuality and diversity, and the fourth for digital activism.

Examining how a reader's own gender affects their understanding and interpretation of a text.

Exploring how women authors portray themselves or other women in their narratives, considering their treatment and potential biases.

Analyzing several works by the same author, often a woman, to identify patterns and themes related to women's perspectives.

Examining how relationships between men and women, including power dynamics and gender roles, are presented in the text.

Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of characters, considering their attitudes, relationships, and motivations.

Exploring the connections between main characters, especially the female protagonist and other characters, to understand their influence and dynamics.

A way to analyze literature focusing on how women are portrayed and treated, considering power dynamics, gender roles, and societal expectations.

A short story by Kate Chopin exploring the protagonist's reaction to her husband's supposed death, highlighting themes of freedom and societal expectations for women.

The protagonist of "The Story of an Hour", who experiences a shift in her outlook and finds potential freedom after believing her husband is deceased.

A time when women were often viewed as subservient to men and expected to conform to traditional gender roles within marriage.

The state of being free from outside control, especially in the context of the story, the freedom from the constraints of marriage.

This analyzes the power dynamics and communication styles between characters, specifically looking at how gender influences their interactions.

Exploring the assigned roles, tasks, and expectations based on gender within the story's context.

The norms and expectations considered appropriate for men and women in the story's setting.

A system where men hold power and dominance over women in society.

The story explores how marriage can restrict a woman's individual identity, making her solely defined as someone's wife.

A harmful practice involving the partial or total removal of external female genitalia.

Waris Dirie shared her life story to raise awareness of FGM and empower women to break free from harmful traditions.

The story suggests Kate, like Louise, felt unhappy despite loving her husband, highlighting the limitations of her life.

The story shows how conflicts like FGM or restrictive societal norms can transform the female lead character towards self-discovery.

The story highlights the diverse and complex cultural practices and beliefs regarding women's roles in Africa.

The story's voice speaks to readers about the personal experiences of a woman and encourages empathy and action.