Reconsidering the relationship between flow and feminist ethics

A response

Bibliographic Data

ID11436637
AuthorsKaren M Fox (0000-0003-0724-3737, corresponding author), Gordon Walker (0000-0002-5278-6792)
Year2002
Volume21
Issue1
Pages15-26
Publication date2002-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueLeisure Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0261-4367 • E-ISSN: 1466-4496
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/02614360110117719
OpenAlexW2022081014
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited20

Although we agree with the direction of Mason's (1999) analysis, we struggle with the rationale in support of the linkage between leisure, flow, and feminist ethics. First, the interconnection of flow theory and feminist ethics is highly problematic, because flow does not easily exemplify leisure and is often based on theories many feminists critique. Second, the description of feminism as a homogeneous whole without regard to the paradoxical and contradictory nature of many feminisms leaves invisible important critiques and dissension that has substantial implications for leisure theory. Finally, the use of narrative ethics without addressing the fundamental challenges to how we know (ontology) and the construction of meta-theory limits how narrative ethics can enhance and challenge existing knowledge. This paper explores each of the concerns in relationship to the argument provided in Mason's (1999) article connecting flow to philosophical theories of rights and utilitarianism, feminist ethics, and narrative ethics in an attempt to critique bodyshape industries

Argument (complex analysis · Critical theory · Epistemology · Feminism · Feminist ethics · Feminist theory · Information ethics · Meta-ethics · Narrative · Normative ethics · Political science · Sociology · Utilitarianism · Diversity and Impact of Dance · Gender Studies · Law · Philosophy · Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management · Sports, Gender, and Society

Tools

Open DOISci-Hub