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
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
Recommended Citation
Estocapio, M. A. (1995). The application of ecriture feminine on a collection of poems by Joi Barrios. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/1236