Women, Power, and the Environment

Undergraduate

This course focuses on environmental issues as they affect women across cultures. It provides a feminist critical analysis of the power relations in modern societies that cause environmental degradation and examines the theories, policies, and institutions that contribute to unsustainable practices. Emphasis is placed on the women-nature debate within various environmental social movements and the historical role women have played as activists. (Also offered as ICWG-3530.) (Prerequisite: Semester 5 or higher standing and one course at the 2000-level or above from Women's and Gender Studies.)