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Entanglements for Visualization: Changing Research Outcomes through Feminist Theory.
IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics
|September 9, 2024
Summary
Feminist epistemology offers a new framework for visualization research, addressing power and neglect. This approach, using entanglement theory, enhances research design and outcomes by challenging existing knowledge assumptions.
Area of Science:
- Information Visualization
- Feminist Theory
- Epistemology
Background:
- Existing research on feminist thinking in visualization is often prescriptive.
- There's a need to articulate how feminist epistemology can shape research design and outcomes.
- Prior work has not fully explored the impact of feminist theories of knowledge on visualization research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To engage with feminist epistemology to overcome intellectual tensions in visualization research.
- To articulate the concept of entanglement within a visualization context.
- To demonstrate the potential of feminist epistemology to impact visualization research.
Main Methods:
- Reviewing the history of entanglement in feminist theory.
- Defining key aspects of entanglement theory for visualization.
- Presenting a case study of research outcomes.
Main Results:
- A historical overview of entanglement in feminist scholarship.
- An articulation of entanglement theory tailored for visualization.
- Empirical evidence from a case study illustrating the framework's utility.
Conclusions:
- Feminist epistemology provides a valuable framework for visualization research.
- The concept of entanglement offers a novel lens for understanding visualization.
- This work serves as a foundation for integrating feminist theories into the field.
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