GWS 355 - Feminist Theories and Methodology

3 Credit(s)

This seminar-style course focuses on feminist theories as they have evolved since the beginning of organized activity on behalf of women’s rights. Theoretical foundations of liberal, radical, and socialist feminism are covered, as well as more recent works on standpoint theory, masculinist studies, post-colonial research, multiculturalism, social constructionism, post-modern and queer theory. Critical thinking is applied to the intersections of gender with race, class, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, and other social group characteristics. Critiques and innovations in research methodology are also covered.
Prerequisite(s): GWS 101 or permission of instructor.