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# Critical Social Science - Analytical method of investigation that attempts to expose surface illusions to uncover real structures in the material world in order to help people understand their situation and then transform the world for the better. ## Different Approaches * Feminist theory * Psy...

# Critical Social Science - Analytical method of investigation that attempts to expose surface illusions to uncover real structures in the material world in order to help people understand their situation and then transform the world for the better. ## Different Approaches * Feminist theory * Psychoanalysis * Marxism * Human Environment System ## Feminist Theory - Radical notion that women are people. - It explains the nature's of women. - Strategies that can be used to elevate women's status in society. - Promotes the belief that women and men should be treated equally and that steps have to be taken to realize the goal of gender equality. - FGM (Female Genital Mutilation) ## Key Concepts * **SEX** - Biological differences between male and female. * **GENDER** - Socio-cultural attributes associated with being a man and woman and the different roles that society assigns to men and women. * **GENDER IDEOLOGY** - Attitudes regarding the suitable roles, rights, and responsibilities of men and women in society. * **GENDER OPPRESSION** - Manner in which certain groups are privileged or disadvantaged because of gender.