Overview
Two part assignment.
Defining 3 terms and one short prompt.
Part One: Identifications. 15 points x 3 IDs = 45 points For each of the three concepts below, please provide a brief definition explaining the meaning of the concept. Hint: Consider how you would explain each of these concepts to someone who had not encountered them before. For each concept, please provide an example from our course materials that helps to illustrate what the term means/why it is significant. ‘Course materials’ include: Readings, lectures, slides, clips/documentaries. 1.) Intersectionality Explanation – Course-Specific Example – 2.) Biological Determinism Explanation – Course-Specific Example – 3.) Naturalistic Fallacy Explanation – Course-Specific Example -
2 Payne WMSNT 382 Summer 2023 Assignment #2 – Due Friday July 21st (125 pts total) Part Two: Short Answer. 80 pts. After taking time to reflect upon our course materials so far, please compose a critical response to the following prompt. Please be sure to address all portions of the prompt. In responding, please include at least two examples from our course materials that help elaborate, explain, or otherwise illustrate the answer you are providing. Approximate Length: 3-5 Paragraphs In-text citations/quotations are not required, but are you are welcome to use them. If direct quotes or paraphrases are included, please include brief citation information. (e.g., author’s last name, page number; Lecture Week/Slide #). A separate works cited page is not required. Short Answer Prompt We have been investigating an approach to the study of science known as feminist standpoint theory. Standpoint theories pay explicit attention to 1.) historically and currently less powerful and privileged social experiences and perspectives (in terms of gender, race, class, sexuality, etc.) as well as 2.) the roles of politics and ethics in relation to knowledge. Standpoint theories argue that in paying explicit attention to these and related variables, we can attain more and better knowledge, including more objective scientific, technological, and medical knowledge. First, please explain the logic behind feminist standpoint theories. What initial premises inform these theories, and what punchlines or conclusions do they arrive at? Next, please identify and describe some of the critiques that have been made of standpoint theories by traditional approaches? (Hint: think of objectivity) Finally, please identify and explain some of the critiques that have been made of standpoint theories by intersectional approaches? (Hint: think of ‘Woman’ as category) (Please remember to include at least two course-specific examples. Thanks!