ABSTRACT
Theorising and researching are associated activities but the relationship between the two areas is often far from straightforward. This can be seen to be particularly the case when orientations drawn from postmodern feminism are applied to researching into ‘disability’. The forging of appropriate links between postmodern feminist perspectives and empirical data and the devising of a workable analytical frame are two key areas which have to be addressed. These areas will be considered in this chapter, but first it is useful to highlight the reasons underpinning the undertaking of such research and to locate this project within the broader arena of social work.
