Gender and the Autobiographical Essay: Research Perspectives, Pedagogical Practices.

Peterson, Linda H.

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ERIC Number: EJ426874

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Publication Date: 1991

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Gender and the Autobiographical Essay: Research Perspectives, Pedagogical Practices.

Peterson, Linda H.

College Composition and Communication, v42 n2 p170-83 May 1991

Examines questions concerning the assignment of autobiographical essays. Discusses the links between gender and genre. Argues that writing teachers should reexamine their assumptions about "good" autobiographical writing and acknowledge the links between gender and genre. (MG)

Descriptors: Autobiographies, Essays, Higher Education, Literary Genres, Sex Differences, Teaching Methods, Writing (Composition), Writing Assignments, Writing Instruction

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Language: English

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