WOMS 216 - Introduction to Feminist Theory

Institution:

University of Delaware

Subject:

Womens Studies

Description:

This course explores the various theoretical explanations for and solutions to gender inequality. The development of feminist theory will be presented as an Intellectual history placing each theoretical framework in conversation with the others covered during the course of the semester. Students will become familiar with a variety of feminist theories including: liberal, Marxist, socialist, transnational, radical, homosexual, multicultural, psychoanalytic, cultural, standpoint, social construction, multiethnic/racial, postmodern, and queer. Our understanding of these theoretical perspectives will be aided by the inclusion of current case studies and class debates.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/15/2005 - 08/14/2014 09/01/2008 - 01/17/2011 

Institution Website:

www.udel.edu/

Phone Number:

(302) 831-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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