Feminism Beyond Borders: Transnational Feminist Praxis

3.00 credits · Undergraduate

Prereq: Second-year standing; or 3 credits from FGST 1001 or WGST 1001; or permission of the Program Director This course explores transnational feminist praxis with, within, and beyond the institution of the modern nation-state. Course materials draw from the rich history of anti-racist, anticolonial, and anti-imperial feminist theory and practice. Specific course topics vary from year to year, but include: transnational surrogacy, sex work, migrant labour, care work, prisons, mining, tourism, climate action, war, militarization, and more. Course materials include scholarly texts as well as videos, blog posts, visual and performance art, and materials produced by and for transnational feminist activism. (Format: Lecture/Discussion) (Exclusion: WGST 2991 Feminism Beyond Borders)