Feminist Methodology

Challenges and Choices
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Caroline Ramazanoglu - Goldsmiths College, University of London, UK
Janet Holland - London South Bank University, UK
Feminist Methodology
March 2002 | 196 pages | Sage UK
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`An accessible, clearly explained review of difficult concepts within this arena as well as relevant debates. Its strengths are in outlining possible considerations that need to be taken into account when making methodological choices. It also clearly explains how these choices impact knowledge production. This book would undoubtedly be of considerable use to anyone seeking to understand and get to grips with feminist methodological issues' - Feminism and Psychology

Who would be a feminist now? Contemporary 'political realism' suggests that the essentials of the battle have already been won, and the current generation of women entering University is used to seeing feminism presented as 'old fashioned', 'extreme' and 'unrealistic'.

Challenging such assumptions, this important new book argues for the value of empirical investigations of gendered life, and brings together the theoretical, political and practical aspects of feminist methodology.

Feminist Methodology

- demonstrates how feminist approaches to methodology engage with debates in western philosophy to raise critical questions about knowledge production

- shows that feminist methodology has a distinctive place in social research

- guides the reader through the terrain of feminist methodology and clarifies how feminists can claim knowledge of gendered social existence

- connects abstract issues of theory with issues in fieldwork practice.

This timely and accessible book will be an essential resource for students in women's studies, gender studies, sociology, cultural studies, social anthropology and feminist psychology.

Contents

Introduction

Introduction

PART ONE: FEMINISM'S ENLIGHTENMENT LEGACY AND ITS CONTRADICTIONS

  • Reason, Science and Progress
  • Feminism's Enlightenment Inheritance
  • Can Feminists Tell the Truth? Challenges of Scientific Method
  • From Truth/Reality to Knowledge/Power
  • Taking a Feminist Standpoint

PART TWO: FREEDOM, FRAGMENTATION AND RESISTANCE

  • Escape from Epistemology? The Impact of Postmodern Thought on Feminist Methodology
  • Researching `Others'
  • Feminist Methodology and the Politics of Difference
  • Knowledge, Experience and Reality
  • Justifying Feminist Connections

PART THREE: MEETING CHALLENGES, MAKING CHOICES

  • Choices and Decisions
  • Doing a Feminist Research Project
  • Conclusion

Additional materials

Description

`An accessible, clearly explained review of difficult concepts within this arena as well as relevant debates. Its strengths are in outlining possible considerations that need to be taken into account when making methodological choices. It also clearly explains how these choices impact knowledge production. This book would undoubtedly be of considerable use to anyone seeking to understand and get to grips with feminist methodological issues' - Feminism and Psychology

Who would be a feminist now? Contemporary 'political realism' suggests that the essentials of the battle have already been won, and the current generation of women entering University is used to seeing feminism presented as 'old fashioned', 'extreme' and 'unrealistic'.

Challenging such assumptions, this important new book argues for the value of empirical investigations of gendered life, and brings together the theoretical, political and practical aspects of feminist methodology.

Feminist Methodology

- demonstrates how feminist approaches to methodology engage with debates in western philosophy to raise critical questions about knowledge production

- shows that feminist methodology has a distinctive place in social research

- guides the reader through the terrain of feminist methodology and clarifies how feminists can claim knowledge of gendered social existence

- connects abstract issues of theory with issues in fieldwork practice.

This timely and accessible book will be an essential resource for students in women's studies, gender studies, sociology, cultural studies, social anthropology and feminist psychology.

Contents

Introduction

Introduction

PART ONE: FEMINISM'S ENLIGHTENMENT LEGACY AND ITS CONTRADICTIONS

  • Reason, Science and Progress
  • Feminism's Enlightenment Inheritance
  • Can Feminists Tell the Truth? Challenges of Scientific Method
  • From Truth/Reality to Knowledge/Power
  • Taking a Feminist Standpoint

PART TWO: FREEDOM, FRAGMENTATION AND RESISTANCE

  • Escape from Epistemology? The Impact of Postmodern Thought on Feminist Methodology
  • Researching `Others'
  • Feminist Methodology and the Politics of Difference
  • Knowledge, Experience and Reality
  • Justifying Feminist Connections

PART THREE: MEETING CHALLENGES, MAKING CHOICES

  • Choices and Decisions
  • Doing a Feminist Research Project
  • Conclusion

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Challenges and Choices

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`An accessible, clearly explained review of difficult concepts within this arena as well as relevant debates. Its strengths are in outlining possible considerations that need to be taken into account when making methodological choices. It also clearly explains how these choices impact knowledge production. This book would undoubtedly be of considerable use to anyone seeking to understand and get to grips with feminist methodological issues' - Feminism and Psychology

Who would be a feminist now? Contemporary 'political realism' suggests that the essentials of the battle have already been won, and the current generation of women entering University is used to seeing feminism presented as 'old fashioned', 'extreme' and 'unrealistic'.

Challenging such assumptions, this important new book argues for the value of empirical investigations of gendered life, and brings together the theoretical, political and practical aspects of feminist methodology.

Feminist Methodology

- demonstrates how feminist approaches to methodology engage with debates in western philosophy to raise critical questions about knowledge production

- shows that feminist methodology has a distinctive place in social research

- guides the reader through the terrain of feminist methodology and clarifies how feminists can claim knowledge of gendered social existence

- connects abstract issues of theory with issues in fieldwork practice.

This timely and accessible book will be an essential resource for students in women's studies, gender studies, sociology, cultural studies, social anthropology and feminist psychology.


Table Of Contents:

  • Introduction
  • PART ONE: FEMINISM'S ENLIGHTENMENT LEGACY AND ITS CONTRADICTIONS
  • Reason, Science and Progress
  • Feminism's Enlightenment Inheritance
  • Can Feminists Tell the Truth? Challenges of Scientific Method
  • From Truth/Reality to Knowledge/Power
  • Taking a Feminist Standpoint
  • PART TWO: FREEDOM, FRAGMENTATION AND RESISTANCE
  • Escape from Epistemology? The Impact of Postmodern Thought on Feminist Methodology
  • Researching `Others'
  • Feminist Methodology and the Politics of Difference
  • Knowledge, Experience and Reality
  • Justifying Feminist Connections
  • PART THREE: MEETING CHALLENGES, MAKING CHOICES
  • Choices and Decisions
  • Doing a Feminist Research Project
  • Conclusion

Recent Product Reviews:

An in depth analysis of feminist methodology that covers not only theoretical approach to research, but also introduces practical examples in implementing feminist approach to research. A must read for any students that will/are engaging in qualitative research
Ms Irena Loveikaite, Department of Applied Arts, Waterford Institute of Technology
I recommend this book to any student who is expressing an interest in feminst research
Thelma Lackey, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Brighton University
A very in-depth, advanced and useful book for anyone who wishes to research feminist studies, particularly useful for Post-Graduate level research.
Miss Amy Clark, Sport Science, Tourism & Leisure Dept, Canterbury Christ Church University
I think although the book is fantastic, I do think that it is too advanced for a masters level but will be definitely recommending this book to PhD students.
Miss Ola Biernat, Human Resources and Org Behavior, Bournemouth University
Brilliant book! This really captures the 'essentials' of Feminist Methodology and students can both understand and utilise the content effectively and thoughtfully. This is a must for all Counselling Psychology courses that teach qualitative approaches.
Dr Lyndsey Moon, Department of Psychology, Roehampton Univ.

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