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Currently Discussed Topics Related to Feminist Approach in Psychology

Kateřina Machovcová

Abstract:
The article presents selection of currently discussed topics in feminist approach in psychology. Its point of departure is social constructionism, which is briefly introduced, and also critical perspectives are presented, for instance psychosocial studies based on combination of social constructionism, phenomenology and psychoanalysis. In regard to feminist approaches conceptualization of gender and category of women are critiqued from inside and move towards intersectional perspective on differences is introduced.

Keywords:
social constructionism, gender, intersectionality

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