Feminism, AI, and Health

3 Credits

Situated at the intersection of feminist theory, AI, and health care, this interdisciplinary course will investigate the sociopolitical and ethical implications of emerging technologies in medical contexts. Drawing on feminist critiques of technology, we will explore how systems of oppression--including sexism, racism, ableism, and colonialism--shape the design, deployment, and impact of AI in health care. Students will engage with scholarly texts, discussions, and activities to analyze the historical entanglement of gender, race, and health care; the epistemic foundations of feminist knowledge production; the ethics of datafication and surveillance; and the transformative potential of feminist praxis. Coursework will include case studies, debates, and a final project envisioning inclusive, justice-oriented futures for AI in health care.