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PS 3580 - Feminist Political Theory (3)

When Offered: On Demand
This course examines the various types of feminist political theories that inform contemporary feminist politics. The course considers the following: liberal feminism, radical feminism, women of color feminisms, Marxist and socialist feminism, psychoanalytic feminism and care-based feminism, eco-feminism, existentialist, poststructuralist, and postmodern feminism, third wave and queer feminism. The course will explore the similarities and differences between these feminist political theories, including their historical evolution in relation to feminist politics. Among our guiding questions will be how to understand feminisms, feminists, and their roles in political debates and policy issues today.