Mary Field Belenky

Mary Field Belenky is an American author and researcher best known for her work on women's ways of knowing and cognitive development. She co-authored the influential book 'Women's Ways of Knowing: The Development of Self, Voice, and Mind,' which explores the intellectual and emotional development of women and the unique ways in which they construct knowledge and understanding.

Books

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  1. 1. Women's Ways Of Knowing

    Cover of 'Women's Ways Of Knowing' by Mary Field Belenky

    This book explores the intellectual and emotional development of women, presenting a nuanced understanding of how women come to know and understand the world. It identifies five different perspectives from which women approach knowledge: silence, received knowledge, subjective knowledge, procedural knowledge, and constructed knowledge. Through interviews and research, the book delves into the ways in which women's experiences, particularly their educational and social experiences, shape their thought processes, self-perception, and the manner in which they assert their voices. It challenges traditional epistemologies and offers insight into the importance of context, relationships, and personal experience in the development of women's knowledge and self-identity.

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