by Gumba Gumba August 3, 2004
Get the cliterature mug.alternate definition: 1970's derogatory term for women's literature. Now archaic.
Concept was that writing was either literature or it was not literature, so any attempt to manufacture a subgroup was somehow denigrating the legitimate body of work.
Sprang from growth of Women's Studies programs at US universities.
Sometimes also used to describe Comparative Literature, although usage may have faded into obscurity.
Concept was that writing was either literature or it was not literature, so any attempt to manufacture a subgroup was somehow denigrating the legitimate body of work.
Sprang from growth of Women's Studies programs at US universities.
Sometimes also used to describe Comparative Literature, although usage may have faded into obscurity.
by adam_before_eve April 17, 2006
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by Ayiannout August 30, 2016
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However, a common misconception of this word defines it as having the ability to read with comprehension.
However, a common misconception of this word defines it as having the ability to read with comprehension.
For example, a financial analyst does not have to be literate within the confines of working in the food industry, whereas a server or chef does not need the kind of literacy associated with working in the finance world.
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by Scotty S. September 4, 2008
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