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GC Social Science Definition of Concepts and Standpoint Theories Essay

 

I’m trying to learn for my Social Science class and I’m stuck. Can you help?

For each of the three concepts below, please provide a brief definition explaining the meaning of the concept. 

For each concept, please provide an example from our course materials that help to illustrate what the term means/why it is significant. 

Readings, lectures, slides, clips/documentaries are all fair game for use as examples.

1.)  Biological Determinism

2.)  Naturalistic Fallacy

3.)  AndrocentrismPart Two: Short Answer.

After taking time to reflect upon our course materials and discussions so far, please compose a critical response to the following prompt. 

Please be sure to address all portions of the prompt. In responding, please include at least two examples from our course materials that help elaborate, explain or otherwise illustrate the answer you are providing.

If direct quotes or paraphrases are included, please include brief citation information(e.g. last name, page number). A separate works cited page is not required. Please use 12pt. Times New Roman font and double-spaced paragraphs. Please remember to insert page numbers and a header with full name.

Short Answer Prompt (Just One Prompt To ‘Choose’ This Time. 

?)We have been investigating an approach to the study of science known as feminist standpoint theory. Standpoint theories maintain that paying explicit attention to 

1.) historically and currently less powerful and privileged social experiences and perspectives (in terms of gender, race, class identities/relations etc.) as well as 

2.) the roles of politics and ethics in STEM will result in the attainment of more and better knowledge, including more objective scientific, technological, and medical knowledge.

First, please explain the logic behind feminist standpoint theories. What initialpremisesin form these theories, and what punchlines or conclusions do they arrive at? 

Next, please identify and describe some of the critiques that have been made of standpoint theories by traditional approaches? (Hint: think of objectivity)

Finally, please identify and explain some of the critiques that have been made of standpoint theories by intersectional approaches? (Hint: think of ‘Woman’ as category)