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Intersectional Feminism and Behavior Analysis
Kaylee A DeFelice1, James W Diller1
1Department of Psychological Science, Eastern Connecticut State University, 83 Windham Street, Willimantic, CT 06226 USA.
Behavior Analysis in Practice
|January 25, 2020
Summary
This study explores the alignment between behavior analysis and intersectional feminism, highlighting how considering intersecting variables like race and sexuality enhances behavioral explanations. Recognizing societal biases is crucial for behavior analysts to advance inclusivity and understanding.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral science
- Feminist theory
- Social psychology
Background:
- Historically, behavior analysis has overlooked gender and sexuality issues.
- Contemporary society exhibits biases related to gender, race, and sexual orientation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare behavior analysis and intersectional feminist theory.
- To identify aligned goals and conceptual commonalities between the disciplines.
- To promote inclusivity within behavior analysis.
Main Methods:
- Literature review comparing feminist theory and behavior analysis.
- Examination of intersectional feminism's focus on interacting variables (race, gender, sexuality).
- Analysis of pragmatic behaviorism and intersectionality parallels.
Main Results:
- Identified significant conceptual commonalities between pragmatic behaviorism and intersectionality.
- Demonstrated how intersectional feminism offers a more comprehensive framework for understanding behavior.
- Highlighted the importance of recognizing overlooked societal contingencies.
Conclusions:
- Behavior analysis and intersectional feminism share aligned goals.
- Integrating intersectional perspectives can lead to more comprehensive behavioral explanations.
- This integration promotes inclusivity and advances both fields.
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