"gynocriticism" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: gynocriticisms [plural]
Etymology: From gyno- + criticism, coined by Elaine Showalter in the essay Toward a Feminist Poetics. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|gyno|criticism}} gyno- + criticism Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} gynocriticism (usually uncountable, plural gynocriticisms)
  1. The historical study of women writers as a distinct literary tradition. Wikipedia link: gynocriticism Tags: uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Feminism, Literature Related terms: gynocritic, gynocritical

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