Issues in feminist research
Maryanne Dever and others
8 points
* 3 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 What is feminist epistemology? What makes research feminist? Are there specific feminist research methods? How, as researchers, do we deal with the political nature of feminist research? These are some of the questions that this subject will address as it introduces students to recent feminist research in a range of disciplines across the humanities and social sciences. The subject will explore differing practical modes of feminist research by drawing upon the experience of various members of the faculty associated with the Centre for Women's Studies to provide case study examples. Opportunities will be made for students to develop and document their own research projects as part of the subject.
Assessment Library exercise/short essay (2000 words): 30%
* Long
essay or documented research project (4000 words): 60%
* Seminar
participation and seminar tasks: 10%
Recommended texts
Alcoff L and Potter E (eds.) Feminist epistemologies Routledge, 1993
Margrit E 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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