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Feminism: a concept analysis

H T Allan1

  • 1Bloomsbury College of Nursing and Midwifery, London, England.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|October 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

This study clarifies feminism as gender equality for nursing theory and practice. Analysis revealed the Walker & Avant model oversimplified the concept, necessitating a broader approach for developing feminist nursing theory.

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Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Nursing Theory

Background:

  • Feminism is a complex sociological concept with relevance to nursing.
  • Developing a feminist nursing theory requires a clear understanding of feminism.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the concept of feminism for its application in nursing theory and practice.
  • To clarify the sociological concept of feminism.

Main Methods:

  • Concept analysis using the Walker & Avant (1988) model.
  • Literature review encompassing sociological and nursing sources.
  • Identification of defining attributes, cases, and criteria for feminism.

Main Results:

  • Feminism defined as concern for gender equality, promotion of equal rights, and valuing individuals for contributions.
  • The Walker & Avant model, while useful, led to oversimplification of the concept.
  • The model's positivist underpinnings were found to be too restrictive for the nuanced concept of feminism.

Conclusions:

  • The concept analysis using Walker & Avant model requires expansion for robust feminist nursing theory development.
  • A more inclusive analytical framework is needed to capture the richness of feminism in nursing.
  • Further exploration is needed to integrate feminist principles effectively into nursing practice and theory.

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