Standpoint Theory - Assumptions

Assumptions

Although Standpoint theories realize that this theory has a limited source of proof, they emphasize that the main characteristics of Standpoint Theory is a feminist theory, as well as the nature of life, which are defined as:

  1. The main focus is sex or gender.
  2. The view of sex or gender relations is uncertain.
  3. The view of sex or gender relations is variable.

Also, Standpoint Theory makes assumptions about the nature of life:

  1. Class position gives a limited perspective on social relations.
  2. Ruling groups dominate subordinate groups and suppress the subordinate groups opinions.
  3. Ruling groups have more powerful standpoint than subordinate groups.

In addition to these assumptions, Standpoint Theory suggests knowledge which is created by knowers as a concept of the theory. Knowledge is a familiarity with someone or something, which can include facts, information, descriptions, or skills acquired through experience or education. Also this theory highlights that social locations affect men and women's reactions in their social life. It means that "the perspectives of women's lives are more important key points than women's experiences," although this feminist standpoint theory needs to be developed by hearing more from those women who have not been examined as a part of this method.

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