SOC256 / WGST256
Global Feminisms

How does feminist thought and activism from around the world help us recover visions for a fairer world? This course engages with feminist theory and praxis through multiple geographies, including North America, Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the former Soviet Union, amplifying the voices of those who have been erased in a US-centric understanding of feminism. Students will engage with feminist texts, films, and media through collaborative pedagogies. Hands-on assignments geared toward feminist action and engagement will develop students’ critical thinking, writing and public speaking competencies.

Units: 1

Max Enrollment: 30

Crosslisted Courses:

Prerequisites: Any 100-level social science or humanities course.

Instructor: S. Radhakrishnan, Subramaniam

Distribution Requirements: SBA - Social and Behavioral Analysis

Typical Periods Offered: Every other year

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Spring

Notes: This course can fulfill the requirement of a second course in social theory for the sociology major but is open to all interested students.