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==Feminisms and feminist-compatible analyses== | |||
While "feminist point of view" is the default, we recognize that other forms of critical analysis (e.g., anti-racist analysis, postcolonial analysis, queer theory, disabilities studies) may occur. Any analysis which is ''compatible with feminism'' is permitted. Misogynyst and anti-feminist analyses are ''not compatible with feminism'' and are not therefore within the scope of this wiki. Listing or describing sexist or misogynyst analysis may be appropriate and relevant in some circumstances; but again, the article itself is appropriately written from a ''feminist point of view''. | |||
We also recognize that there are different [[feminisms]] and strands within feminist analysis. | |||
Individual articles that take a specific approach that is more specific than simply "feminist", or offers a different perspective, should be up-front about their approaches. Usually this means a distinctive and descriptive title (e.g., "Anti-racist assessment of Earthsea"; "Gender studies approach to The Female Man"); an explanation in the first paragraph; and a [[FSFwiki:Categorization|category for method of analysis]]. | |||
Revision as of 09:35, 19 February 2007
This page is intended to develop an OFFICIAL POLICY of the FSFwiki.
Draft 1.0 is below
Feminist and objective.
The FSFwiki provides content about SF from a feminist point of view; not a so-called "neutral" point of view. We take as our starting point basic tenets of feminism.
Feminist Neutrality
- Representing different perspectives of feminism fairly & adequately
- Accurately representing non-feminist and anti-feminist views, even while proffering feminist critiques and responses
Feminisms and feminist-compatible analyses
While "feminist point of view" is the default, we recognize that other forms of critical analysis (e.g., anti-racist analysis, postcolonial analysis, queer theory, disabilities studies) may occur. Any analysis which is compatible with feminism is permitted. Misogynyst and anti-feminist analyses are not compatible with feminism and are not therefore within the scope of this wiki. Listing or describing sexist or misogynyst analysis may be appropriate and relevant in some circumstances; but again, the article itself is appropriately written from a feminist point of view.
We also recognize that there are different feminisms and strands within feminist analysis.
Individual articles that take a specific approach that is more specific than simply "feminist", or offers a different perspective, should be up-front about their approaches. Usually this means a distinctive and descriptive title (e.g., "Anti-racist assessment of Earthsea"; "Gender studies approach to The Female Man"); an explanation in the first paragraph; and a category for method of analysis.