Feminist Research Practice
What makes research feminist? The module starts with this question to explore how feminist theory and praxis shape research practice. We will first examine how feminist perspectives challenge the epistemological and methodological conventions of science, with a particular focus on issues of knowledge production, positionality, and research ethics. We will then move to discussing how feminist commitments shape concrete research decisions, from choosing research questions and ‘objects’ to selecting specific methods. Through readings, in-class discussions, and hands-on exercises, students will develop the theoretical grounding and gain practical tools to apply a feminist lens to their own research projects.
- Postgraduate students and staff
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- Session 1: Research as Feminist Practice
- Session 2: Power
- Session 3: Positionality and Reflexivity
- Session 4: Doing Feminist Research
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Understand the principles of feminist research;
- Critically evaluate the epistemological and methodological conventions of their own disciplines through a feminist lens;
- Engage constructively and collaboratively with others;
- Apply feminist approaches to their own research.
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