Leavy, Patricia, 1975-

Contemporary feminist research from theory to practice / Patricia Leavy and Anne Harris. - New York The Guilford Press 2019 - xvii, 302 pages ; 25 cm

Exploring the breadth of contemporary feminist research practices, this engaging text immerses the reader in cutting-edge theories, methods, and practical strategies. Chapters review theoretical work and describe approaches to conducting quantitative, qualitative, and community-based research with participants; doing content or media analysis; and evaluating programs or interventions. Ethical issues are addressed and innovative uses of digital media highlighted. The focus is studying gender inequities as they are experienced by individuals and groups from diverse cultural, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and with diverse gender identities. Delving into the process of writing and publishing feminist research, the text covers timely topics such as public scholarship, activism, and arts-based practices. The companion website features interviews with prominent feminist researchers.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-278) and indexes.

9781462520251 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9781462536283 (hardcover : alk. paper)

2018025852


Women's studies.
Women's studies--Methodology.
Feminism--Research--Methodology.

HQ1180 / .L43 2019

305.4 LEA-P