Nonsexist Research Methods: A Practical Guide

Product Details:

• Author: Margrit Eichler
• Publisher: Routledge
• Edition: Revised Edition
• ISBN: 9780415906050
• Pages: 192
• Cover: Paperback
• Language: English
• Dimensions: 7.9 x 6.2 x 0.4 inches

About the Book:

Nonsexist Research Methods by Margrit Eichler offers a comprehensive exploration of research methodologies that eliminate gender biases in social science studies. This revised edition delves into the critical importance of using nonsexist approaches in research, ensuring equality in both the process and outcomes of scientific inquiry.

The book challenges traditional, male-centered research methods and advocates for more inclusive techniques that take into account the diverse experiences and perspectives of all genders. Eichler highlights common biases in research design, sampling, and analysis, and offers practical strategies to make research methods more equitable and representative.

This insightful work is invaluable for scholars, students, and researchers in sociology, psychology, and related fields who are committed to promoting fairness and equality in their work. Nonsexist Research Methods not only serves as an essential guide for conducting research in a socially responsible manner but also provides an in-depth understanding of how gender influences the research process and outcomes.