The Privileged Voice
Date of Award
2014
Document Type
Honors Project
University Scholars Director
Dr. Jeff Keuss
First Advisor/Committee Member
Dr. Christine Chaney
Second Advisor/Committee Member
Dr. Jeff Keuss
Abstract
This paper discusses the complex positioning of the male critic operating in the realm of feminism. It uses a historical lens to contrast a key critic from 1984, Stephen Heath, with the more open stances available to the male critic today. It uses Heath's essay "Male Feminism" as a sample for the conversation of men in feminism from the 1980’s, as well as considers how Heath’s own stance and positioning changed in 1997 by his inclusion in the Encyclopedia of Feminist Literary Theory. In fact, by his inclusion there, I argue that Heath's initial argument comes under pressure, leaving space for criticism and reflection on how the male critic might differently consider himself, and his voice, today.
Recommended Citation
Much, Gabriel, "The Privileged Voice" (2014). Honors Projects. 20.
https://digitalcommons.spu.edu/honorsprojects/20
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Comments
A project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the University Scholars Program.