The Poverty of Truth - Seeking : Post Modernism, Discourse Analysis and Critical Feminism  

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Miller, Leslie J.

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: Theory and Psychology vol. 10 no. 3 (Jun. 2000), page 313–352.
Topik: FEMINISM; critical feminism; discourse analysis; feminism and post modernism; unity and difference; poverty
Fulltext: 313TP103.pdf (149.06KB)

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In this article I examine one of the thorniest aspects of the relationship between feminism and post modernism, in order to see what a discursive analytic approach can contribute to this important debate. The problem I refer to concerns the threat that the post modern turn - despite its benefits - is said to pose for a politically committed feminism. I begin with a brief re - capping of the post modernist challenge to the tenets of social science. I then advance a two - part argument promoting discourse analysis for feminist scholars who seek to benefit from post modernism's respect for difference and inclusivity, yet refuse to give up a critical perspective. The first part of the argument deals with the charge that the post modern turn disables critical inquiry, the second with the related debate over the need for 'generalizing' or 'totalizing' concepts (e.g. the concept 'women') in the service of a feminist politics. I argue that post modernist scholars' widespread tendency to discuss language outside its context of use has hobbled their ability to respond to this serious challenge, and I suggest that a closer look at routine talk can help feminists reframe these debates about politicality in helpful ways.

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