Some coincidences between Wittig's and Rich's Texts(O) Both are published in academic feminist journals in the United States in 1980 (though Wittig first presented hers orally in 1978) Both function as political MANIFESTOS Both Criticize heterosexual and patriarchal assumptions within feminism (especially rich and society at large Both see male-dominated systems as forms of trAnny (Wittig, 105; Rich, 652) both see heterosexuality as an ideology deserving of critical reflection(Wittig, 105; Rich, 638) Both see heterosexuality as a"COMPULSORY(Rich ) or OBLIGATORY"(Wittig, 107) political and economic SYSTEM or INSTITUtIonSome coincidences between Wittig’s and Rich’s Texts (I) • Both are published in academic Feminist journals in the United States in 1980 (though Wittig first presented hers orally in 1978). • Both function as political MANIFESTOS. • Both CRITICIZE heterosexual and patriarchal assumptions within feminism (especially Rich) and society at large. • Both see male-dominated systems as forms of TRYANNY (Wittig, 105; Rich, 652). • Both see heterosexuality as an IDEOLOGY deserving of critical reflection (Wittig, 105; Rich, 638). • Both see heterosexuality as a “COMPULSORY” (Rich) or “OBLIGATORY” (Wittig, 107) political and economic SYSTEM or INSTITUTION