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Chapter 4 Reading Summary

The reading is based on several premises pertinent to feminist criticism, but the prevailing aspect is the question as to how gender has been communicated in different rhetorical artifacts. The idea of the construction of gender is like a cross-cutting sword that can affect both men and women. That is why the authors believe that the aspect of feminist criticism should be stirred by both genders to value the efforts of being about participation equality positively.

To bring the idea of feminist criticism into context, the authors analyze gender attributes in artifacts. In this elaboration, looks, feelings, masculinity, and personal behaviors are considered to significantly contribute to the determination of gender parallelism, roles, and representation in the larger society. The second aspect the authors delve into is the effects of the above postulation on the audiences. For example, how gender looks and feelings create a perception and interpretation that may affect future representation between men and women.

Another point raised in the reading is the use of artifacts in improving women's lives. The authors indicate that women can use artifacts to change the perception around the patriarchal definition of women's role, appearances, as well as other unspoken attributes they are expected to comply with. The...