WGSS 210 - Feminist Theory: Lenses and Methodology

3 Hour(s)

A study of the varieties of modern feminist theory, including Women’s Liberation; Marxist feminism; gynocentrism; the politics of difference; essentialism; theories of feminism related to lesbians, women of color, working class women; and global perspectives on women. Exploration of different models for using gender along with race, class, ethnicity and sexuality, as lenses of analysis will facilitate the development of critical and analytical methodologies.

General Education Requirements: Gender Inquiry
Prerequisite(s): WGSS 204