Autotheory

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A challenge to the dominant perspective and theoretical framework through the use of subjective and autobiographical material. countable, uncountable

    "Encounters with autotheory are not about a "warm fuzzy" effect for the reader: though possible, it is equally likely that one might be made distinctly uncomfortable while engaging honestly with the challenging analyses that autotheories present."

Example

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"Encounters with autotheory are not about a "warm fuzzy" effect for the reader: though possible, it is equally likely that one might be made distinctly uncomfortable while engaging honestly with the challenging analyses that autotheories present."

Etymology

From auto- + theory.

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