Outline of critical theory

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to critical theory:

Critical theory the examination and critique of society and culture, drawing from knowledge across the social sciences and humanities. The term has two different meanings with different origins and histories: one originating in sociology and the other in literary criticism. This has led to the very literal use of 'critical theory' as an umbrella term to describe any theory founded upon critique.

Essence of critical theory

Branches of critical theory

Gender studies

Main article: Gender studies

Marxist theory

Main article: Marxist philosophy

Postcolonialism

Main article: Postcolonialism

Structuralism

Main article: Structuralism

Post-structuralism

Main article: Post-structuralism

Deconstruction

Main article: Deconstruction

Postmodernism

Main article: Postmodernism

Reconstructivism

Main article: Reconstructivism

Psychoanalytic theory

Main article: Psychoanalytic theory

Queer theory

Main article: Queer theory

Semiotics

Main article: Semiotics

Cultural anthropology

Main article: Cultural anthropology

Theories of identity

Linguistical theories of literature

Major works

Major theorists

See also

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