Gndr, Sexuality, & Wms Stdies: Gender and Feminism(s) (A)

About GSWS 2050 A

Exploration of the politics and history of feminist movements and theories, as well as the ways in which gender has shaped public policies. The emphasis will be primarily, although not exclusively, on gender and feminism(s) in the United States. Prerequisite: GSWS 1010 or GSWS 1500.

Notes

Prereqs enforced by the system: GSWS 1010 or GSWS 1500

Section Description

This course covers the politics and history of gender and feminism(s) in the United States. As a core course in the GSWS curriculum, it provides a foundation in events and debates that are central to our field. One main subject is the emergence of and debates over feminism, which we sometimes discuss in the plural, as “feminisms.” By making it plural, we indicate that the movement has taken many forms over time. The course provides opportunities to answer questions such as the following:
• How did the past differ from the present for people who understand themselves as women? For people who defined themselves as gay, queer, or something else?
• What is/are feminism(s)?
• What truth is there to the critiques of feminism(s) in the past?

Section Expectation

In-class discussions and small-group work, as well as writing assignments in class and at home, a possible midterm examination and a final examination. 6-8 hours of work outside of class time.

Evaluation

Grades are based on attendance and participation, as well as engagement with and understanding of readings (as revealed in papers), and performance on exams (which require understanding of texts and an ability to synthesize them and generate arguments informed by them)

Important Dates

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