COM 100 Summer 2014

Standpoint Theory

Monday, August 4, 2014 7:46 pm

Sandra Harding and Julia T. Wood claim one of the best ways to discover how the world works is to start the inquiry from the standpoint of women and other groups on the margins of society. In the idea of Women As A Marginalized group is says men tend to want more autonomy, and women tend to want more connection. The masculine community used speech to accomplish tasks, assert self, and gain power. The feminine community uses speech to build relationships, include others, and show responsiveness.

In the video below coach Carter uses his speech to establish the power he has over the team and to assert him self. He establishes that he is in control and won’t take crap from anyone. This fits the idea of Women as A marginalized Group perfectly

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