gsd2fcc feminism, conflict and change

FEMINISM, CONFLICT AND CHANGE

GSD2FCC

Not currently offered

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Feminism continues to fuel movements for social justice, yet its grounding in the category of 'woman' is constantly challenged. In this subject we explore how the interests of non-Western women and men, as well as sexually marginal and gender diverse people, contest the dominant liberal feminism of public discourse. Ideas emanating from poststructuralism, psychoanalysis, queer theory and critical race theory have challenged some of the positions taken by earlier forms of western feminism, prompting continual renewal in feminist projects. We will use a range of texts to examine such contemporary questions about gender, sexuality, culture and power, and ask if the recent emergence of intersectional feminism can rise to new challenges in the politics of difference and inequality.

SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorDiamanto Nicolacopoulos

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Available as ElectiveNo

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Capstone subjectNo

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Incompatible subjectsENG2CFT

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Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

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Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Identify key issues, measures of inequality, concepts, public debates and policy directions in the heritage of feminist activism and thought.
02. Synthesise and evaluate debates and conflicts within feminism over time
03. Articulate the changing challenges and responses to feminist public debates in different historical periods and geographical locations.
04. Develop effective communication in discussing sensitive issues

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