Chapter 7 Feminist Theory

Question 1

Standpoint Theory

Answer 1

Knowledge systems from particular social position

* what one knows is affected by where one stands (one’s subject position) in society.

Question 2

Bifurcation of consciousness

Answer 2

Refers to separation or split between the world as you actually experience it and the dominant view to which you must adapt

Question 3

Dominant ideology

Answer 3

Embedded in the institutional structures and practices of society

Question 4

Institutional ethnomethodology

Answer 4

Method of elucidating and examining relationship between everyday activities and experiences and larger institutional imperatives

Question 5

Feminist Theory

Answer 5

It is a generalized statement, wide ranging system of ideas developed from a women centered perspective.