APU SOCI305 2018 September Week 5 Forum Latest

SOCI305 Contemporary Sociological Theory
Week 5 Forum 
Feminist Theory
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Forum 5 – only one question
Question:
Dorothy Smith claims that our knowledge of the world is dependent on our particular social location (our standpoint) in the world.  Explain Smith’s standpoint theory and describe how your own particular social location influences your taken-for-granted knowledge of the social world.
Course Objectives: This discussion forum will develop your ability to do the following:
Define sociological theory
Identify major bodies of theoretical work in contemporary sociology and the theorists associated with them
Analyze important developments in sociological theory, including developments in European sociological theory that influenced the growth of theory in the United States
Instructions for all Forums:
Each week, learners will post one initial post per week.  This post must demonstrate comprehension of the course materials, the ability to apply that knowledge in the real world.  Learners will engage with the instructor and peers throughout the learning week.  To motivate engaged discussion, posts are expected to be on time with regular interaction throughout the week.  All posts should demonstrate college level writing skills. To promote vibrant discussion as we would in a face to face classroom, formatted citations and references are not required.  Quotes should not be used at all, or used sparingly.  If you quote a source quotation marks should be used and an APA formatted citation and reference provided.