What Is the Underlying Reason Behind Resistance to Feminist Practice

question 14

Multiple Choice

What is the underlying reason behind resistance to feminist practice?

• A) limited amount of empirical research regarding effectiveness
• B) refusal of male institutions, including social work agencies and education, to give up their power
• C) lack of knowledge regarding feminist practice by practitioners
• D) all of the above

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