SO 270 - Feminist Theory

Institution:

Arcadia University

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

This course closely examines feminist theories from an analytic and sociological viewpoint. That is, we will look at how feminist thinkers have conceptualized how and why women are positioned as they are in society, and how these ideas have evolved over time and within particular sociopolitical contexts. We will examine the definitional and political issues inherent in “feminism” and what it has come to mean in society. The theories to be studied will include liberal, Marxist, psychoanalytic and radical feminism. Throughout the course these theories are evaluated along the intersections of race, class, and sexual orientation. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or above. Offered in 2006 and alternate years.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arcadia.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 572-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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