gynocriticism en · NOUN
Etymology
From gyno- + criticism, coined by Elaine Showalter in the essay Toward a Feminist Poetics.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) The historical study of women writers as a distinct literary tradition.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gynocriticisms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |