Ep 110: Dr. Susan Shaw on Developing a New Methodology

On this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Susan Shaw, Professor of Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies at Oregon State University and the co-PI for OREGON STATE ADVANCE. Susan is the author of Reflective Faith: A Theological Toolbox for Women and God Speaks to Us, Too: Southern Baptist Women on Church, Home, and Society and the co-author with Mina Carson and Tisa Lewis of Girls Rock! 50 Years of Women Making Music. She also serves as the general editor of the 4-volume Women's Lives around the World: A Global Encyclopedia. Susan is the co-author and editor with Janet Lee of a forthcoming new edition of Gendered Lives, Feminist Visions: Classic and Contemporary Readings in Women and Gender Studies. She is also the co-author with Grace Ji-Sun Kim of the forthcoming book Intersectional Theology: An Introductory Guide, Fortress Press. Susan formerly directed OSU's School of Language, Culture, and Society, OSU's Women Studies Program, and OSU's Difference, Power, & Discrimination Program.  Segment 1: Researching Feminist Theology [00:00-12:21] In this first segment, Susan shares about using a feminist perspective in her research in theology. Segment 2: Developing a New Method [12:22-23:43] In segment two, Susan describes the process of creating a new research method in feminist theology. Segment 3: Adventures in Academic Blogging [23:44-36:15] In segment three, Susan shares about her experiences as an academic blogger. Bonus Clip #1 [00:00-03:04]: Defining Intersectionality To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the "Research in Action" podcast: Twitter: @RIA_podcast or #RIA_podcast Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 541-737-1111 If you listen to the podcast via iTunes, please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Oregon State University Ecampus or Oregon State University.