Catherine D’ignazio And Lauren F. Klein: Data Feminism

This book review examines Data Feminism by Catherine D’Ignazio and Lauren F. Klein, a transformative text that challenges traditional notions of neutrality and objectivity in quantitative research. Grounded in intersectional feminist theory, the book presents seven principles of data feminism that call for examining and challenging power structures, valuing emotion, rethinking binaries, embracing pluralism, situating data within context and making labor visible. For Ed.D. programs committed to equity and social justice, Data Feminism offers a critical framework for reimagining research methods curricula, equipping scholar-practitioners to interrogate power, embrace reflexivity, and foster more inclusive and just data practices.