Homeless mothers standpoints using thematic narrative analyses
Format Type
Paper
Start Date
January 2012
End Date
January 2012
Abstract
Beginning with 11 single homeless mothers, I used feminist standpoint theory to guide my study of their stories. Feminist standpoint theory suggests that by beginning research with women‟s everyday lives a more accurate account of their experiences can be achieved. As co-researchers, the women themselves sought a more personal approach to analyze their own stories. Thematic narrative analysis provided a method for their self-analysis. I searched for commonalities in their stories using a reflexive cultural lens to maintain the women‟s standpoint.
Homeless mothers standpoints using thematic narrative analyses
Beginning with 11 single homeless mothers, I used feminist standpoint theory to guide my study of their stories. Feminist standpoint theory suggests that by beginning research with women‟s everyday lives a more accurate account of their experiences can be achieved. As co-researchers, the women themselves sought a more personal approach to analyze their own stories. Thematic narrative analysis provided a method for their self-analysis. I searched for commonalities in their stories using a reflexive cultural lens to maintain the women‟s standpoint.
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