ANOCRITICISM: THEORIZING AND DISCOVERING INTERSECTIONS OF AGE AND GENDER

Abstract This paper presents historical research on the theoretical foundations and application of ‘anocriticism’ as a method to trace portrayals female aging in American literary texts understand what it means be “aged by culture” (Gullette 2004). Originally developed 1990s context Studies an analytical framework for analysis cultural representations intersections age gender literature, anocriticism brings together feminist tradition Elaine Showalter’s (1985) “gynocriticism” – study women writers history, styles, themes, genres structures writing through narratives Germaine Greer’s (1992) use “anophobia” (from Latin “anus” “old woman”) describe fear old women. The examples practice studies gerontology highlights its potential future multidisciplinary interdisciplinary application.