Psychogeography and Feminist Methodology

Bridger, Alexander J. (2013) Psychogeography and Feminist Methodology. Feminism & Psychology, 23 (3). pp. 285-298. ISSN 0959-3535

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Abstract

This paper will suggest how a psychogeographical methodology can be developed as a new method for feminist psychologists, in the study of urban and rural environments. One of the limitations of situationist psychogeography is its grounding in the male gaze. In addition, men have had privileged access to and time to participate in such activities. Drawing on Feminist geography, Queer theory and Gay/Lesbian writing, core concepts such as embodied subjectivity and heteronormativity can be used to develop the theoretical base of a feminist psychogeographical methodology. In this paper I will outline how feminist psychogeographical research might be conducted; the ‘situationist‘ approach of using bodies as research ‘instruments’ means that innovative data may be gathered through the experience of walking and seeing the world through the situationist lens. Finally, the implications of this work for personal and political social transformation will be addressed.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Schools:	School of Human and Health Sciences
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Depositing User:	Cherry Edmunds
Date Deposited:	26 Feb 2013 09:16
Last Modified:	01 Dec 2016 20:35
URI:	http://eprints.hud.ac.uk/id/eprint/16838

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