Title

Feminist research in the public domain - Risks and recommendations

Authors

Authors

L. Grauerholz;L. Baker-Sperry

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Abbreviated Journal Title

Gend. Soc.

Keywords

public sociology; fairy tales; feminist research; gender; backlash; SOCIOLOGY; MEDIA; OPINION; POWER; Sociology; Women's Studies

Abstract

This article offers a feminist perspective on public sociology that suggests that the potential risks of going public with feminist sociological research are more pervasive and serious than proponents of public sociologies have previously acknowledged. At the same time, the promise of public sociologies for furthering feminist goals has been largely untapped. Here, the authors recount their own experience with widely publicized research that, while neither unique nor typical, serves to highlight potential risks of making feminist sociological research public. Feminist scholars must be made aware of these risks as feminist research, which challenges existing gender inequalities and arrangements, is especially likely to encounter negative public reaction. The authors recommend collective and conscientious attention to both the medium and the message. The perspective on public sociologies presented here can help further the goals of public sociology and holds special promise for feminist sociologists who seek effective ways to promote social change.

Journal Title

Gender & Society

Volume

21

Issue/Number

2

Publication Date

1-1-2007

Document Type

Article

Language

English

First Page

272

Last Page

294

WOS Identifier

WOS:000245176700006

ISSN

0891-2432

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