Epistemology, is a ‘theory of knowledge’ (Harding 1987:3), that builds on a set of assumptions about – who can be a knower’ and ‘what can be known’. Feminist epistemology argues for recognizing ways in which gender influences how knowledge is conceptualized, who possesses meaningful knowledge and the practices of inquiry. It argues for recognizing knowledge, as one, where gender influences one’s understanding of reality, rationale and theory of knowledge. Thus, it relates not only to the nature of knowledge but also the methods of attaining it, thereby raising questions relating to: Why are certain types of knowledge considered as scientific? Why is there a belief that certain people may not possess knowledge? Why are certain forms of ‘knowledge’ not valid?
