Early Feminist Thought, Movement, and Activism

3 credits · Undergraduate

(1.5 hrs Lecture | 1.5 hrs Seminar/Discussion) This lecture/seminar course provides an overview of feminist concepts to the end of the 20th century, and their implications for current feminist theory and practice through a combination of lectures, presentations, films, and seminar discussions. The course addresses feminist thought, movement, and activism from cross-cultural beginnings to more recent forms and the bases, background, and fundamentals needed to understand current feminisms and feminist theorizing. We look at gender-based critiques of traditional disciplines and their concepts, as well as the development of issues currently of concern to feminisms, including such areas as colonialism, racism, homophobia, gender diversity, and sexualities. This course is required for majors, Honours, and minors in Women's and Gender Studies. Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and WGS-3301. Requisite Courses: WGS-1232 [prerequisite(s)].