And I bet those of use who read lactnet predominantly recognize the last of
those styles (Constructed knowledge This woman sees conflicting information
as a source of interest, not an obstacle. She is able to blend her personal
experiences with outside information, and expects this same
personalized-and-yet-objective approach from her mentors.) as our way of
being ... And that has implications for the ways we teach and our
expectations of those we teach
Nina Berry BA/Bed(Hons) Dip Arts(Phil)
Breastfeeding Counsellor
PhD Candidate - "Ethical Issues in the marketing of 'Toddler Milks'"
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Subject: [LACTNET] Women's Ways of Knowing
<first-time moms in this very tender time very seldom want to know that
there are lots of right ways to do things. They don't want to hear an array
of ideas on anything. "Just tell me how to do it." "That's not what my other
nurse said.">
This - as well as Jeanette's lovely post - reminds me of the book "Women's
Ways of Knowing," from the 1980s. After interviewing women of all ages,
educations, and socioeconomic groups, the authors came up with 5 ways women
aquire knowledge that can vary through time and according to subject matter.
My short take on the categories:
Silence A women of silence tends to believe that she can't learn. She
follows patterns established by her culture, without questioning the reason
for those patterns.
Received knowledge This woman believes there is a set of Truths that she has
only to learn. She does not feel that any of those Truths might disagree
with one another.
Subjective knowledge This woman believes she will know what is right for her
when she finds it, and feels that what is right for someone else might not
be right for her. She feels there can be more than one "right way" and
tends to trust her instincts.
Procedural knowledge She tends to gather information and make plans in an
orderly, logical, step-wise way.
Constructed knowledge This woman sees conflicting information as a source of
interest, not an obstacle. She is able to blend her personal experiences
with outside information, and expects this same
personalized-and-yet-objective approach from her mentors.
I love how our various forms of breastfeeding support - from peer counselors
to websites, from MDs to LLLLs to IBCLCs - fit these various "learning
styles."
Diane Wiessinger, MS, IBCLC Ithaca, NY USA www.wiessinger.baka.com
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