Feminist research
Rose Lucas, Maryanne Dever and others
8 or 12 points
* 2 hours per week
* Second semester
* Clayton
Objectives On successful completion of this subject, students should have developed a familiarity with contemporary debates in the area of feminist research methodology; an applied understanding of previously acquired feminist theoretical knowledge; enhanced research skills and further skills in the development of argument, both orally and in writing.
Synopsis This subject aims to prepare students to undertake extended research within the broad, interdisciplinary arena of feminist scholarship. It will pose a range of questions such as: What is feminist epistemology? What makes research feminist? Are there specific feminist research methods? What particular ethical issues are raised by feminist research? How, as researchers, do we deal with the political nature of feminist research? This subject will explore differing practical modes of feminist research by drawing upon research experience of centre staff and associates to provide study examples.
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
Eichler M Non-sexist research methods: A guide Allen and Unwin 1988
Harding S (ed.) Feminism and methodology Indiana U P, 1987
Lather P Getting smart: Feminist research and pedagogy with/in the postmodern Routledge, 1991
Roberts H (ed.) Doing feminist research Routledge 1981
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