Epistemology is the study of knowing.
The term feminist epistemology does not have a single referent. Therefore, the term feminist epistemology is a means of summarizing, to some extent, and integrating women's knowledge and experiences. The reason for these actions is the feminist desire to have women's experiences finally recognized and legitimated. Feminist epistemology developed as a critique of traditional epistemology and its dominant narrative. If feminism is to liberate women, it must address virtually all forms of domination because women fill the ranks of every category of oppressed people.