Feminist methodological approaches
Feminist methodology critiques positivist/objective approaches as masculine; advocates reflexivity, participatory research, valuing emotional knowledge, and standpoint epistemology.
Real World
Ann Oakley's 1974 study of housewives broke with positivist norms by sharing personal details with participants during interviews, arguing this reciprocity produced more honest and valid accounts of domestic labour.
Exam Focus
When discussing feminist methodology, name Oakley's concept of the 'interviewer as friend' and link it explicitly to standpoint epistemology for higher marks.
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