WMST 250 - Introduction to Feminist Theory

Credits: 3

Description
American feminist thought in its diversity, examining the differences among liberal, radical, Marxist, socialist, psychoanalytic, and postmodern feminism and the challenges to each posed by women of color.

Student Learning Outcomes

Discuss the theoretical nature and foundation of feminist philosophy.
Recognize philosophical problems within and approaches in feminist theory.
Identify models of feminist interpretation including: feminist ethics, feminist aesthetics, feminist spirituality, and feminist social and political thought.
Address the ways that feminist perspectives such as radical, socialist, and liberal have evolved into the present contestations and current sites of debates among feminist theorists.
Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills in a multicultural and diverse setting.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None

Graded: Letter Grade