Breaking Barriers

Worksheet Description

The “Literary Criticism from the Feminist Perspective” worksheet guides students in crafting a short paper of literary criticism with a focus on feminist analysis.

By examining texts through this lens, students gain insights into gender dynamics, empowerment, and social constructs within literature. The worksheet begins with identifying the title and author of the text, followed by outlining its themes and subjects.

The feminist perspective prompts students to evaluate whether the text endorses or challenges patriarchal attitudes, citing specific examples. Students are then asked to identify and discuss stereotypes or cultural assumptions depicted in the text, providing explanations and textual evidence.

This exercise encourages critical thinking about gender representation and social commentary within literature.