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The branches and leaves become symbolic of the ingredients essential in bringing that trunk and roots into the learning space; those ingredients are identified as the ‘P’s of feminist praxis, which include: process, passion, participation, political, prioritising women’s voices, personal engagement, power and personal learning. It offers a comprehensive description of a holistic engaged praxis and powerful potential for practice.","abstract_html":"This thesis seeks to capture the lived experiences of contemporary feminist educators, with particular emphasis on their influences, activism, praxis and challenges. There is particular interest in their styles, approaches and pedagogical practices; alongside the formal and informal spaces in which they operate. This study is primarily based on in-depth interviews, conducted with four feminist educators and applies secondary research; the overall methodology is feminist. 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