Feminist theory in <i>Feminism &amp; Psychology</i> [Part I]: Dealing with differences and negotiating the biological

Radtke, H. Lorraine

doi:10.1177/0959353517714594

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“…A feminist theoretical framework was used because it aims to decentralise the exalted views of dominant groups, such as health professionals and broader society, to advocate the subjective experiences of marginalised people such as those with vaginismus [22]. Specifically, the study used a constructivist feminist approach that does not perceive a single objective truth to be researched [23]. Rather, this approach seeks to give marginalised women the autonomy to advocate for their often unheard truths regarding help-seeking for vaginismus.…”

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confidence: 99%

Patients’ recommendations to improve help-seeking for vaginismus: a qualitative study

Pithavadian,

Dune,

Chalmers

2024

BMC Women's Health

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Background Research to improve healthcare experiences for women with vaginismus tends to be produced from the perspective of healthcare professionals or health-based researchers. There is lacking research on women’s experiences and recommendations to improve help-seeking for vaginismus from their perspective. To address this research gap, this qualitative study aimed to identify the issues that women face when help-seeking for vaginismus and their recommendations to address it. This sought to support the wellbeing of patients to advocate for their healthcare needs which is often overlooked. Methods Using a feminist theoretical approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 21 participants who sought help for their vaginismus. Thematic analysis was employed to analyse participants’ recommendations. Results Four main themes emerged: Increase awareness of vaginismus, Dismantle myths about sex, Destigmatise vaginismus, and Empower people with vaginismus during medical consultations. Subthemes were identified as actionable strategies that participants recommended to improve help-seeking and healthcare for vaginismus. Conclusions The findings from this study can inform healthcare practice and policy to foster better synchronicity between health professionals and their patients’ perceptions and expectations of treating vaginismus. This can promote more acceptance of patients’ advocacy of their needs and goals to improve the therapeutic alliance and treatment outcomes for vaginismus in healthcare practice. The strategies recommended to increase awareness of vaginismus and challenge its stigma should be considered in policy to incite a culture of change in healthcare practice and broader society.

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Section: Theorymentioning

confidence: 99%

Patients’ recommendations to improve help-seeking for vaginismus: a qualitative study

Pithavadian,

Dune,

Chalmers

2024

BMC Women's Health

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“…The integration of a feminist theoretical lens served to deepen the comprehension of these experiences, especially in untangling the influence of gender on women's choices to pursue and persist in STEMM fields (Phillips 2023;West and Zimmerman 1987). Characterised by its critical perspective, the feminist lens aimed to not only understand, but illuminate, aspects of women's lives often marginalised in contemporary research, contributing to a more comprehensive narrative (Phillips 2023;Lorraine Radtke 2017). In the context of this study, it served as a framework to scrutinise how various environments, spanning both social and educational realms, impacted women's perceptions of gender.…”

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confidence: 99%

Empowering Undergraduate Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine: Exploring Experiences, Fostering Motivation, and Advancing Gender Equity

Phillips

2024

Social Sciences

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The representation and success of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEMM) have sparked discussions, given their underrepresentation in these traditionally male-dominated fields. While women comprise 40% of STEMM undergraduates, senior-level positions see this figure drop below 20%. Research suggests that gender disparities in STEMM participation result from motivational differences, rather than competence. Exploring the reasons for these disparities are important as they can have significant consequences for the acknowledgement of women in STEMM, the maintenance of their STEMM discipline, and future careers. As such, this study explored how the experiences of 13 female undergraduates in Australian STEMM programs impacted their motivation and persistence in their degree. Through face-to-face semi-structured interviews, analysed via reflexive thematic analysis, five themes were constructed, encapsulating diverse experiences shaping female undergraduates in STEMM, influencing self-efficacy, determination, and well-being. Early exposure and environment were pivotal, acting as motivators or deterrents. Additionally, peer support was suggested as being crucial, fostering belongingness in the male-dominated space. Participants also grappled with recognition challenges, influenced by gender imbalances and a lack of role models. Intimidation was evident, leading to thoughts of dropping out, but passion drove persistence amid these challenges. The research increases awareness and understanding of the challenges faced by female undergraduates in STEMM, offering valuable insights for developing strategies to enhance their university experiences and promote success in future STEMM careers.

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“…For the past few decades, there have been many debates regarding the works of Feminist artists. According to Radtke (2017), feminism can be identified in terms of a set of ideas or beliefs rather than the participation of particular political movements. Given the historical context, it is easily deciphered that the works of feminists in the eighteenth-century went under appreciated and understood.…”

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confidence: 99%

A Feminist Scheme Conveyed through Catherine Jemmat’s The Rural Lass

Almufayrij¹

2021

AWEJ‑tls

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This study analyses The Rural Lass by Catherine Jemmat (1714-66); the poem will shine a new light on a feminist agenda conveyed through Jemmat’s views through the persona of the rural lass by linking the lass’ own experience with marriage. Challenges in a patriarchal society among female poets in the early ages and before the twenty-first century deserve appreciation for their contributions to early feminist literature. The author will illustrate how Jemmat negotiated her ambitions despite the cultural restrictions that were placed upon her during the 18th century through a rural persona. Jemmat skillfully creates a light-hearted poem, but also one that reflects the determined voice of a speaker who refuses to allow others to dictate her life. Jemmat seems to achieve this in The Rural Lass, as she subtly challenges the parental and societal objections that could often, as in Jemmat’s case, prevent the marriage of a loving couple. This article will study through the feminist literary criticism, that closer analysis of the variations within the metrical composition and of the poetic features in The Rural Lass shows that a deeper level of meaning can be achieved. The structured reasoning ensures that the rural lass appears rational and justly defiant. This paper also explores how a close study of the text allows for the emergence of the admirable spirit of the figure of the rural lass that expresses challenges in a patriarchal society, an eighteenth-century British feminist that has been criticized by her community.

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Feminist theory in Feminism & Psychology [Part I]: Dealing with differences and negotiating the biological

Cited by 19 publications

References 63 publications

Patients’ recommendations to improve help-seeking for vaginismus: a qualitative study

Patients’ recommendations to improve help-seeking for vaginismus: a qualitative study

Empowering Undergraduate Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine: Exploring Experiences, Fostering Motivation, and Advancing Gender Equity

A Feminist Scheme Conveyed through Catherine Jemmat’s The Rural Lass

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