Philosophy of Gender

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

This course aims to help students gain clarity on some of the concepts and argumentative frameworks used in discussions of gender issues. This includes concepts such as of sex and gender, femininity and masculinity, discrimination and oppression, objectification, and autonomy. The course will equip students to critically evaluate arguments from a variety of perspectives, such as from the perspective of science or of traditions and values. Readings will be drawn from a diversity of sources and will include both classic and contemporary readings.