This paper intends to enable students to develop a broad overview of the evolution of contemporary feminism, including exposure to the debate over the question between the sexes and the general oppression of women in society, and the women’s movement towards greater empowerment. The student will be expected to develop critical awareness of the major ideological approaches with feminist theories.
Liberal Feminist Theory: the issue of equal opportunity.
Marxist-feminist Theory: origin of family, private property and the State; socialization of domestic labour; sexual division of labour.
Socialist-feminist Theory: capitalist-patriarchy and the marginalization of women.
Radical-feminist Theory: Sexual politics and the roots of women’s oppression.
Postmodern-feminist Theory: Deconstructing thought and identity; celebration of multiplicity.
Links:
[1] https://sociology.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/womens-studies-5
[2] https://sociology.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-session/2018-19