Feminist Research Practice: A Primer

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The fully revised and updated Second Edition of Feminist Research Practice: A Primer, edited by Sharlene Nagy Hesse-Biber, draws on the expertise of a stellar group of interdisciplinary scholars who cover cutting-edge research methods and explore research questions related to the complex and diverse issues that deeply impact women’s lives. This text offers a unique hands-on approach to research by featuring engaging and relevant exercises as well as behind-the-scenes glimpses of feminist researchers at work. The in-depth examples cover the range of research questions that feminists engage with, including issues of gender inequality, violence against women, body image issues, and the discrimination of other marginalized groups. Written in a clear, concise manner that invites students to explore and practice a wide range of research, the Second Edition offers seven new chapters that reflect the latest scholarship in the field, a stronger focus on ethics, new examples that bring concepts to life, effective learning tools, and more. Halftitle Dedication Title Copyright Contents Preface Acknowledgments About the Editor About the Chapter Contributors About the Behind-the-Scenes Contributors 1 A Re-Invitation to Feminist Research 2 Feminist Empiricism and Standpoint Theory: Approaches to Understanding the Social World 3 Feminist Postmodernism, Poststructuralism, and Critical Theory 4 Ethics and Feminist Research 5 What Is Feminist Ethnography? 6 Feminist Practice of Action and Community Research 7 Feminist Approaches to In-Depth Interviewing 8 The Practice of Feminist Focus Groups 9 Feminist Media Research 10 Feminist Survey Research 11 The Feminist Practice of Program Evaluation 12 Feminist Approaches to Mixed Methods Research 13 Conclusion: Putting Together Your Research Project Author Index Subject Index Advertisement