I. Approach Critical theorists have an intense responsibility and desire to change society. Scholars working from the critical perspective want to improve the state of society and the human condition, rather than simply define rules. Critical theory also deals with power differences, how they are harming society, and how they can be changed. The critical paradigm has produced many feminist theories, which “advocate the emancipation of marginalized groups” (Miller 289). Two theories produced include muted group …showed first 75 words of 2256 total…

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