Introduction to Feminist Theories

Paper Code: 
WMS 601
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The objectives of this course are-

 

  1. To gain an understanding of several feminist theories.
  2. To develop critical awareness of the major ideological approaches with feminist theories.

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

 Outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies 

Paper Code

Paper Title

WMS 601

Introduction to Feminist Theories

CO 61: Acquaint with the ideological approaches of several feminist theories.

CO 62: Critically examine the relevance of the theories in contemporary society.

CO 63: Develop theoretical insights for interpreting social scenario.

CO 64: Examine theoretical relevance of evolution and modernity with respect to feminist theories.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Reading assignments

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Liberal Feminist Theory

The issue of equal opportunity

9.00
Unit II: 
Marxist-feminist theory

origin of family, private property and the State; socialization of domestic labour; sexual division of labour.

 

9.00
Unit III: 
Socialist-feminist theory

capitalist-patriarchy and the marginalization of women.

9.00
Unit IV: 
Radical-feminist theory

Sexual politics and the roots of women’s oppression.

9.00
Unit V: 
Post-modern feminist theory

Deconstructing thought and identity; celebration of multiplicity.

Academic Session: 
2020-21
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