Critical Realism, Gender and Feminism: A Reader

Michiel van Ingen, Steph Grohmann, Lena Gunnarsson

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Abstract

In assessing the current state of feminism and gender studies, whether on a theoretical or a practical level, it has become increasingly challenging to avoid the conclusion that these fields are in a state of disarray. Indeed, feminist and gender studies discussions are beset with persistent splits and disagreements. This reader suggests that returning to, and placing centre-stage, the role of philosophy, especially critical realist philosophy of science, is invaluable for efforts that seek to overcome or mitigate the uncertainty and acrimony that have resulted from this situation. In particular, it claims that the dialectical logic that runs through critical realist philosophy is ideally suited to advancing feminist and gender studies discussions about broad ontological and epistemological questions and considerations, intersectionality, and methodology, methods, and empirical research. By bringing together four new and eight existing writings this reader provides both a focal point for renewed discussions about the potential and actual contributions of critical realist philosophy to feminism and gender studies and a timely contribution to these discussions.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationLondon
PublisherRoutledge
Number of pages314
Edition1st
ISBN (Electronic)9781315112138
ISBN (Print)9781138083707, 9781032235950
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 26 May 2020

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NameRoutledge Studies in Critical Realism
PublisherRoutledge

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  • Critical realism and intersectionality

    Van Ingen, M., Grohmann, S. & Gunnarsson, L., 26 May 2020, Critical Realism, Feminism, and Gender: A Reader. van Ingen, M., Grohmann, S. & Gunnarsson, L. (eds.). 1st ed. London: Routledge, p. 137-142 6 p. (Routledge Studies in Critical Realism).

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  • Making waves, and beyond

    Van Ingen, M., Grohmann, S. & Gunnarsson, L., 26 May 2020, Critical Realism, Feminism, and Gender: A Reader. van Ingen, M., Grohmann, S. & Gunnarsson, L. (eds.). Taylor & Francis, p. 1-7 7 p. (Routledge Studies in Critical Realism).

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  • Methodology and methods: Critical realism and empirical research

    Van Ingen, M., Grohmann, S. & Gunnarsson, L., 26 May 2020, Critical Realism, Feminism, and Gender: A Reader. van Ingen, M., Grohmann, S. & Gunnarsson, L. (eds.). 1st ed. London: Routledge, p. 195-203 9 p. (Routledge Studies in Critical Realism).

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