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COM101_7
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- 1Standpoint Theory Harding and WoodDifferent social locations generate different perspectives, and different interpretations of social reality
- 2Definition of Standpoint- place from which to view the world
- viewpoint, perspective
- social location (SES, upbringing, etc.)
- all look at one reality - 3Basic PremisesInequalities of gender, race, class, sexual orientation, etc. tend to generate distinctive accounts of nature and social relationships
- 4Basis PremisesCulture is not experienced identically by all members
Importance of social location: power to define - 5Basic PremisesThose on top are privileged to define social roles and expectations
- 6Basic PremisesResult: dissimilar power > opportunities > experiences
- 7Focus of Theory1. circumstances of one's life affecting one's view of social world
2. empowered vs. disempowered identities
3. social groups shaping experience - 8Essential Relational DialecticAutonomy vs. Connection
- men: use speech to obtain power
- women: use speech to build relationships
Cause: diff. cultural expectation and treatment - 9Standpoints: BelowView from below
- more complete
- people here are more motivated to understand the powerful perspective - 10Standpoints: AboveView from above
- less complete, more distorted
- position of privilege = less motivation for an understanding of how the other half lives - 11Standpoints: MainstreamThe mainstream view
- ignorance is bliss
- no interest in perceiving inequalities and changing status quo