Feminist research
Katherine Gibson (coordinator), Barbara Hatley and others
8 or 12 points * 2 hours per week * Second semester * Clayton
The objectives of this subject are to prepare students to undertake research for a thesis and to introduce them to issues central to the evaluation of research studies. The subject will involve a review of theoretical, technical and ethical approaches to the research process. Feminist insights have been crucial for reassessing all the standard procedures for generating new knowledge and effectively applying the results of research findings.
Assessment: 8 points
Written (6000 words): 100%
Assessment: 12 points
Written (9000 words): 100%
Recommended texts
Alcoff L and Potter E (eds) Feminist epistemologies Routledge, 1993
Harding S (ed.) Feminism and methodology Indiana UP, 1987
Lather P Getting smart:: Feminist research and pedagogy with/in the postmodern Routledge, 1991
Mohanty C and others (eds) Third world women and the politics of feminism Indiana UP, 1991