Quiz on the Second Wave of Feminism and Gynocriticism

Who argued that patriarchy is the root cause of women's inequality?

• Socialist feminists

• Radical feminists

• Liberal feminists

• Cultural feminists

What slogan emerged prominently during the second-wave feminist movement?

• The personal is political

• Women unite!

• Equality for all

• Empowerment through education

Which phase of women's writing is characterized by imitation of male writers?

• The Radical Phase

• The Female Phase

• The Feminist Phase

• The Feminine Phase

What is the core feature of the Feminist Phase in women's writing?

• Protest and political advocacy

• Self-discovery

• Imitation of male writers

• Focus on female experience

Who is known for the concept of 'écriture féminine'?

• Sandra Gilbert

• Elaine Showalter

• Hélène Cixous

• Virginia Woolf

What does gynocriticism primarily focus on?

• Historical texts

• Cultural studies

• Men's literature

• Women's writing

What does the phrase 'the personal is political' imply?

• Personal issues should not be discussed

• Personal experiences are isolated

• Personal struggles are connected to larger systems

• Politics only exist in public spaces

Which of the following authors wrote 'A Room of One's Own'?

• Katherine Mansfield

• Elaine Showalter

• Virginia Woolf

• Zora Neale Hurston

What does the term 'gynocriticism' refer to?

• Critique of male authors

• Analysis of gender roles

• Study of women's writing

• Historical literary criticism

What was a key feature of the Female Phase in women's writing?

• Focus on male perspectives

• Exploration of female experience

• Protest against oppression

• Imitation of male writers