The application of ecriture feminine on a collection of poems by Joi Barrios

Date of Publication

1995

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts in Literature

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Literature

Abstract/Summary

The essence of the female has always been undermined by the male dominated society. The language we use and the meanings it reveals carry the reflected image of this domination. Using Helene Cixous' theory Ecriture Feminine, this paper examines the binary oppositions found in Joi Barrios' poetry. These binary oppositions contribute to the death dealing process carried into the language that dictates the order Male/Female, placing the female on the negative side. In studying the poems, this paper tries to bring out the ways in which the poet redeems the female and her body, celebrating the woman's worth through her work, and thus displaying the unique value of women's writing.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU06734

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

77 leaves

Keywords

Feminist poetry; Philippine poetry; Barrios; Joi -- Criticism and interpretation; Feminism and literature

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