Literatura Feminina y Contemporánea
Definition
This term refers to literature written by women in the contemporary period. It explores themes related to gender, identity, and the female experience.
Analogy
Imagine a painting that depicts modern women from different backgrounds and cultures, each expressing their unique stories and perspectives through vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes.
Related terms
Feminismo: The advocacy for women's rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to men.
Identidad de género: The personal sense of one's own gender, which may or may not align with the sex assigned at birth.
Estereotipo de género: Widely held but oversimplified ideas about characteristics or roles that are expected of individuals based on their gender.
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