Sociological Theory

Feminism

Developed from the Social-Conflict theory. Feminism as a Sociological Theory analyses the inequalities faced by women:

  • How are inequalities perpetuated?
  • Patriarchy and the dominant gender ideology

Standpoint theory (Dorothy Smith):

  • “the personal is political”
  • Find a way to may the invisible (lived experiences) seen

Committed to eliminating gender, racial, and other inequalities