Intro to Cultural Anthropology
Standpoint theory is a feminist theoretical framework that emphasizes the importance of marginalized perspectives in understanding social realities. It posits that knowledge is socially situated, and individuals' experiences are shaped by their social identities, such as gender, race, and class. By prioritizing the voices of those who have been historically oppressed, standpoint theory seeks to reveal biases in dominant viewpoints and challenge traditional power dynamics.
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