Chapter One
1. Describe how a feminist approach to research differs from traditional approaches.
A feminist approach to research differs from traditional approaches in several ways. For example, a feminist approach research is often with female lives as the main topic of interest. Furthermore, feminist research usually emphasizes women studies and social activism. Traditional approaches to research usually research a variety of topics not specific to women.
2. Give two examples of androcentric bias in psychology.
Two examples of androcentric bias in psychology include: men being assumed as the norm and lack of psychology of women classes. The first example was very apparent during the1960 's. During this time, man were considered …show more content…
Chapter 1 of your textbook discusses various types of feminism (socialist, womanism, radical, liberal, cultural, and global), if you had to call yourself a feminist, which kind of feminism would you most likely claim? Explain you answer.
If I had to call myself a feminist, I would call myself a liberal feminist. Liberal feminist are persons working to change laws that support equality for women. Furthermore, liberal feminist work to change social inequalities. The book mentions liberal feminist working to change accepted gender roles in children. After working with children for many years, I find it is very important to foster growth, not gender roles. I find it very imperative to let children play with what they like: boys can play with dolls and girls can play construction.
4. Briefly explain what is meant by the statement, “Science can never be fully objective or …show more content…
I have always found it interesting that breast feeding in frowned upon, but women 's breast are all over television. Furthermore, her reason for women having to shave was very interesting to me and I could completely agree with her opinion. I had never really though about it much, but why must women shave and it considered optional for men. Lastly, I have always agreed with women making the same pay as men, but Laci 's statistics really put an emphasis on why it truly is imperative to be a feminist in today 's society. Overall my attitudes about feminism and women are very similar to Laci 's attitudes. I agree with everything Laci had to say. I really enjoyed how she started with the stereotypes and was very, “This is who I am.” I found all 50 reasons to be very valid and true reasons for being a feminist. In fact, I kind of wanted to high five Laci and give her a “you go girl!” I felt empowered by her positivity, attitudes, and body language about being a feminist and plan to share the video to
1. Describe how a feminist approach to research differs from traditional approaches.
A feminist approach to research differs from traditional approaches in several ways. For example, a feminist approach research is often with female lives as the main topic of interest. Furthermore, feminist research usually emphasizes women studies and social activism. Traditional approaches to research usually research a variety of topics not specific to women.
2. Give two examples of androcentric bias in psychology.
Two examples of androcentric bias in psychology include: men being assumed as the norm and lack of psychology of women classes. The first example was very apparent during the1960 's. During this time, man were considered …show more content…
Chapter 1 of your textbook discusses various types of feminism (socialist, womanism, radical, liberal, cultural, and global), if you had to call yourself a feminist, which kind of feminism would you most likely claim? Explain you answer.
If I had to call myself a feminist, I would call myself a liberal feminist. Liberal feminist are persons working to change laws that support equality for women. Furthermore, liberal feminist work to change social inequalities. The book mentions liberal feminist working to change accepted gender roles in children. After working with children for many years, I find it is very important to foster growth, not gender roles. I find it very imperative to let children play with what they like: boys can play with dolls and girls can play construction.
4. Briefly explain what is meant by the statement, “Science can never be fully objective or …show more content…
I have always found it interesting that breast feeding in frowned upon, but women 's breast are all over television. Furthermore, her reason for women having to shave was very interesting to me and I could completely agree with her opinion. I had never really though about it much, but why must women shave and it considered optional for men. Lastly, I have always agreed with women making the same pay as men, but Laci 's statistics really put an emphasis on why it truly is imperative to be a feminist in today 's society. Overall my attitudes about feminism and women are very similar to Laci 's attitudes. I agree with everything Laci had to say. I really enjoyed how she started with the stereotypes and was very, “This is who I am.” I found all 50 reasons to be very valid and true reasons for being a feminist. In fact, I kind of wanted to high five Laci and give her a “you go girl!” I felt empowered by her positivity, attitudes, and body language about being a feminist and plan to share the video to