Write short note on Gynocriticism.

Gynocriticism is an the idea of re-examining history, particularly literature in
history, in light of a better understanding of women.Because of historical gender bias, women
have typically been disregarded and their works maligned.In light of the cultural views of
women, gynocriticism attempts to go back and examine the true cultural impact of female authors
and historical figures to understand both what they truly accomplished and how they were
oppressed in the process.

Of particular emphasis is the disregard for women's
emotions and physical health.The concept of hysteria is heavily examined because of the
supposition that women would temporarily lose their minds, when in reality there were other
medical issues or simply an expression of emotion in play.Gynocriticism attempts to rewrite the
historical narrative of women being less important than men in world affairs and, in particular,
literature.