Who coined the term standpoint epistemology?
A) Collins
B) Smith
C) Habermas
D) Adorno

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The term standpoint epistemology was coined by philosopher and feminist, Dorothy E. Smith in her 1987 book "The Everyday World as Problematic: A Feminist Sociology." Smith argues that knowledge and understanding are situated in the lived experiences and social locations of individuals, and therefore different social groups have different perspectives or standpoints that shape knowledge and understanding.

Who Coined the Term Standpoint Epistemology