Feminist theory views gender as pervasive in all aspects of social and individual identity, as it is impossible to examine any part of life without considering the influence of gender. Feminist scholarship also recognizes that systems of oppression like race, class, sexuality intersect and affect how gender is experienced. Additionally, feminist researchers experiment with new methods of conducting research that challenge traditional power dynamics between researcher and subject to empower both parties.

1. FEMINIST THEORY
AND SCHOLARSHIP
ON GENDER
Shared Assumptions

2. Gender is Pervasive
Feminist scholars view gender as pervasive,
as part of every feature of social life and
individual identity.
Gender is the water we swim in; it is
impossible to examine any part of our lives
as if gender were neutral. One consequence
of this is that Feminist Theory and
Scholarship challenges the male bias hidden
in much of what we take for granted in our
scholarship and in our lives.

3. Interlocking Systems of
Oppression
Feminist researchers understand systems
of oppression are interlocking.
Race, class, ethnicity, sexuality, and other
systems of domination affect how we
experience gender.

4. New Ways Of Doing Research
Feminist scholars experiment with new
ways of doing research, rethinking the
relationship between researcher and the
researched. to find ways to do research that
empowers both the researcher and the
researched