Chapter 12: Feminist Theory

Feminist theory is the extension of feminism into theoretical or philosophical discourse. It aims to understand the nature of gender inequality. It examines women's social roles, experience, interests, and feminist politics in a variety of fields. There are a number of distinct feminist disciplines, in which experts in other areas apply feminist techniques and principles to their own fields. Additionally, these are also debates which shape feminist theory and they can be applied interchangeably in the arguments of feminist theorists.

Feminist theory relates to students who perhaps have families and they are constantly trying to juggle kids, a job, husband, etc. and they feel as though they are not receiving the same help back from their family. Support is very important and by recognizing that one person is doing more than the other person creates resentment and hardship. So by helping to give the student support and recognition could help lessen that resentment and create a more healthy environment. 

Video:  Feminist Session: Dr. Moore and Helen
This video shows the strong overloaded outcome from a mothers perspective. The client is a mom and didn't realize this over reaction, but when she feels a level of resentment she bursts because of her under estimated worth as a mother. She does many things for her family and is constantly giving, but feels as though no one cares about her, like she does them.