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SOCI 4033

Women and Sociological Theory

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

Winter 2026 · Women and Sociological Theory / Special Topics, Women's Studies Non-Core

Topics

  • about women, gender and its’ intersections, and the contributions of women theorists and Black
  • feminist thought to the development of sociology from the late 19th century to the present day
  • with an exploration of the revitalization of feminist sociology in the late 20th and early 21st
  • historical and contemporary feminist thinkers to past and current debates in feminist sociology
  • § Explore feminist sociology
  • § Examine early feminist sociology and links with contemporary feminist sociology
  • § Understand women's contributions to sociology and social theory
  • § Learn about intersectionality theory
  • § Learn online discussion and presentation skills
  • § Learn university-level research, analytical and writing skills
  • be available from other sources at reduced prices
  • What is Feminist Sociology by Jo Reger
  • Introducing Intersectionality, 2nd Edition by Mary Romero

Readings

  • 1. "Why don't I know about these women? The Integration of Early Women Sociologists in Classical Theory Courses", by Jan E. Thomas and Annis Kukulan, Teaching Sociology, 32: 252-25 (pdf)
  • 2. “The Missing Feminist Revolution in Sociology”, by Judith Stacey and Barrie Thorne, Social Problems, 1985, 32(4): 301-316. (pdf)
  • 1. (2025) “Introduction: The Revolution of Feminist Sociology”, by Jo Reger, What is Feminist Sociology?, pgs. 1-19 (textbook)
  • 2. (2025) “The Foundation of Feminist Sociology, Whose Knowledge?” What is Feminist Sociology?, pg. 21-44 (textbook)
  • 1. (1974) "Women's Perspective as a Radical Critique of Sociology" by Dorothy Smith, in Sociological Inquiry, (1974). 44(1), pgs. 7-13. (e-journal)
  • 2. (1992) "Sociology from Women's Experience: A Reaffirmation", by Dorothy Smith, in Sociological Theory, (1992), 10(1), 88-98. (e-journal)
  • 2. (2025) Ch 2. “Where does Intersectionality Come From?”, by Mary Romero, Introducing Intersectionality, 2nd Ed., pg. 47-74.
  • 1. (1986) "Learning from the Outsider Within: The Sociological Significance of Black Feminist Thought" in Social Problems, 33(6), pgs. s14-s32. (PDF)
  • 2. (1990) "Black Feminist Thought in The Matrix of Domination" in Black Feminist Thought by Patricia Hill Collins pdf pgs. 553-564. (PDF)
  • 1. (2025) “Feminist Sociology is Positional, Reflexive, and Emotional”, What is Feminist Sociology? pg. 45-65 (textbook)
  • 2. (2025) “Feminist Sociology is Ethical”, What is Feminist Sociology? pg.66-91 (textbook)
  • 1. (2025) “Feminist Sociology is Activist, Political and Transformative”, What is Feminist Sociology?, pg. 92-116. (textbook)
  • 2. (2025) Ch 1 “Identifying Intersectionality” by Mary Romero, Introducing Intersectionality, 2nd Ed., pg. 9-46. (textbook)
  • 1. (2025) Ch 4 “Intersectionality and Social Identities: Examining Gender”, by Mary
  • Romero, Introducing Intersectionality, pgs, 95-137. (textbook)
  • 2. (2025) Ch 6 “Intersectional Approaches to Social Issues: The Wealth Gap
  • Reproduction, The Care Crisis and Black Lives Matter”, by Mary Romero, Introducing Intersectionality, pgs, 165-218. (textbook)
  • 1. (2025) “Conclusion: Intersectionality and Social Justice” by Mary Romero, Introducing Intersectionality. pgs. 219-227 (textbook)
  • 2. (2025) “The Continued Revolution of Feminist Sociology” What is Feminist Sociology?, pg. 117-137. (textbook)
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