AST 332 - Feminist Theories: Controversies and Current Issues

Institution:

Wheelock College

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Description:

Examines different ways feminists analyze patriarchal society and women's place within it. Emphasis on debates within feminist theory, ranging from radical to post-modern. Selected topics of controversy include pornography, reproductive technologies, racism, prostitution, and masculinity. Takes a multicultural perspective on women's experiences. Focus on ways feminists translate theory into practice. Prerequisite: course in Human Development, History or American Studies, or by permission of instructor. Satisfies Upper level writing requirement. Advanced.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wheelock.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 879-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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