Feminist Standpoint Theory

Question 1

What do standpoint theorists believe?

Answer 1

that our view of the world depends on our social location which included social groups that sex is a part of

Question 2

What is the feminist standpoint theory?

Answer 2

Peoples perception of communication is different based on individual perspectives. They view women as a marginalized group.

Question 3

What is intersectionality?

Answer 3

All aspects of a persons identity are intertwined, mutually constituting each other. Multiple roads crisscrossing each other. (gender, race, sexuality, age, etc)

Question 4

What are ways that black women collectively validate what they know?

Answer 4

1. Lived experience as a criterion of meaning
2. The use of dialogue in assessing knowledge claims
3. The ethic of caring
4. The ethic of personal accountability

Question 5

What is strong objectivity?

Answer 5

The strategy of starting research from the lives of women and other marginalized groups, which upon critical reflection and resistance provides a less false review of reality.