... -Marxist exposé of the patriarchy as reflected in the delimited lives and destinies of female characters in literature. This type of critical discourse often takes an explicitly and aggressively ideological stance, stressing the important contribution of literature and literary criticism to a radical, even revolutionary reformation of culture. 2. The Socio-Psychological Approach of the so-called American school of feminist criticism focuses on exploring the awakening feminine consciousness reflected in literature ... by and about women. Through close ... ...

• Word Count: 1975
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate