Feminist Evaluation and Research : Theory and Practice, Paperback by Brisolara, Sharon (EDT); Seigart, Denise (EDT); SenGupta, Saumitra (EDT), ISBN 1462515207, ISBN-13 9781462515202, Brand New, Free P&P in the UK

"Subject Areas/Keywords: community-based research, cultural diversity, empowerment, feminism, feminist theory, gender studies, health care, international development, program evaluation, qualitative inquiry, research methods, social justice, social research, women's studies DESCRIPTION This thought-provoking book explores the 'whats,' 'whys,' and 'hows' of integrating feminist theory and methods into applied research and evaluation practice. Illustrative cases drawn from . and international studies address a range of social and health issues. Th provides an overview of feminist theory and research strategies as well as detailed discussions of how to use a feminist lens, practical steps and challenges in implementation, and what feminist methods contribute to research and evaluation projects. Section introductions by the editors invite the reader to reflect on key questions and common themes across the chapters. With a focus on social justice models, th covers ways to conduct feminist research and evaluation in effective, innovative, and culturally competent ways in diverse social and cultural contexts. "--