Toward an Abolitionist Epistemology.

  • Published In: Social Research, 2024, v. 91, n. 4. P. 1061 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Vitale, Alex S. 3 of 3

Abstract

The theoretical underpinnings of police and penal abolition can provide important epistemological guidance to social science researchers. A review of the conceptual frames of abolition and the social science theories underlying it provides a basis for an abolitionist epistemology that incorporates insights from queer theory, critical race theory, feminism, historical materialism, and postcolonial theory. An exposition of existing studies that conform to these theoretical frameworks shows this approach's value. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Social Research. 2024/12, Vol. 91, Issue 4, p1061
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0037-783X
  • DOI:10.1353/scr.2025.a948883
  • Accession Number:182194509
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