GGS 518SEM - Readgs in Feminist Theory

Feminist theories represent a complex and ever-expanding body of work that is truly interdisciplinary in its topics, themes, scope and impact. This course will familiarize students with many of the major schools of feminist thought: Liberal, Radical, Socialist, Psychoanalytic, Postmodern, Black, Chicana, Native American and Global/Transnational feminist theory. In addition to analyzing key foundational works associated with each of these schools of thought, we will also be focusing on a number of recent works that seek to engage with many of the fundamental debates that have emerged within feminist theory. These works attempt to open new areas for thought and inquiry while responding to previous criticisms.

Credits: 3