Common use of Theoretical Framework Clause in Contracts

Theoretical Framework. This research is situated at the intersection of two paradigms: on the one hand the indigenous paradigm, and on the other hand, the feminist paradigm. The increased attention for indigenous peoples at an international level, and the adoption of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples have led to the first tentative explorations towards an indigenous paradigm in academia. However, a complete theoretical framework on how to include an indigenous point of view in research is only starting to be developed. ▇▇▇▇▇ Tuhiwai ▇▇▇▇▇’▇ Decolonizing Methodologies (1999) is one of the first reference works on this topic. Other scholars that have been working towards an indigenous paradigm are, for example, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, and ▇▇▇▇▇ Wilson11. More theoretical research is necessary to have a more developed theoretical framework. Therefore, this study turns to a second paradigm which is feminism. Feminist theory has many parallels with the indigenous paradigm. Among others, it also questions the representation and participation of a subordinated group – in this case women – dominated by a group seen as the ‘norm’ within society – men. Feminist theory has been one of the first to criticize this societal ‘norm’. It has been ground breaking in this regard and has led the way for other critical approaches to academia. Feminist theory originated from the ideology of the feminist movement, which is based on the observation that in society women have been worldwide subordinated to men. Feminist theory transposed this reality to academia, stating that in research women have also been subordinated to men. Feminist theory wants to analyze gender inequalities in different fields, and therefore points to the need to include a gender perspective in all research areas. Although women have been the main focus group of feminism, it has to be noted that feminist theory is not about women alone. Feminist theory aims at studying gender relations, including both women and men, as they are both part of the social structure of society. It is believed that gender equality can only be reached if women and men are both involved as equal partners.