Survey
The survey used in the FRAGEN project is based on the methodology used in the QUING project. It was developed by experts within QUING in cooperation with the FRAGEN team.
The survey or 'analytic description’ of the text consists of 20 questions to identify the content of a text. As all texts are included in their original language, this analytic description together with the bibliographic description will help to understand the nature of the text. Further it will allow for comparative research on the development of feminist ideas in the participating countries.
The questions in the survey deal with different topics, such as:
The questions in the survey deal with different topics, such as:
the nature of the text
the topic(s) of the text, according to Beijing's 12 critical areas of concern
the use of gender in the text
the intersection of gender with other inequalities, such as ethnicity, religion, class
the causes for gender inequalities
the type of feminism occurring in the text
if the text contains a call for action, the content of this call and who is addressed by this call
the civil society/state interface