Date of Award
8-1995
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Sociology
First Advisor
Dr. Subhash Sonnad
Second Advisor
Dr. Thomas VanValey
Third Advisor
Dr. Caringella-MacDonald
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
This thesis examines the process by which social programs are developed and explores how feminist standpoint epistemology may inform the process. A peer education program developed for college women is used as an example to illustrate the planning process. Secondary data collection, focus groups and a self-administered survey were the research techniques utilized in this planning approach.
The specific steps involved in program planning are identified and explained based on the program planning process presented and literature about this topic. The thesis concludes by exploring how certain ideas in feminist standpoint epistemology can be applied to the planning process in order to create programs which have the potential to empower target populations.
Recommended Citation
Nichols, Laura, "Planning for Change: Feminist Standpoint Epistemology Informing the Program Planning Process" (1995). Masters Theses. 4071.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/4071