Key Concepts in Feminist Theory and Research

This original and engaging text explores the core concepts in feminist theory.This uptodate text addresses the implications of postmodernism and poststructurali... » 

This original and engaging text explores the core concepts in feminist theory.This uptodate text addresses the implications of postmodernism and poststructuralism for feminist theorizing. It identifies the challenges of thisthrough the development of conceptual literacy. Introducing conceptualliteracy as a pedagogic task this text facilitates students understanding offor example The range and lack of fixity of conceptualizations and meanings of key terms The significance of theoretical framework for conceptualization of key terms The changing nature of language and the reframing of key terms in researcheg the recent shift from equality to social justiceThe text explores these issues through six key concepts in feminist theorizingequality difference choice care time and experience. Each chapterconsiders the varied ways in which these terms have been conceptualised and thefeminist debates about these concepts. Each chapter includes case studies toillustrate the application of these concepts in feminist empirical researchand provides a guide to further reading.This text will be an invaluable tool for students taking courses in feministtheory and research methods and students across the social sciences who aretaking courses concerned with issues of gender. «