Spring 2019 - POL 438 D100
Selected Topics in Comparative Government and Politics I (4)
Class Number: 6291
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Tue, Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Laurel Weldon
lweldon@sfu.ca
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Prerequisites:
Eight upper division units in political science or permission of the department.
Description
COURSE DETAILS:
Selected Topic: Global Feminist Politics
This course will examine the philosophical underpinnings and political realities of global feminism as a movement and a principle of institutional design. We will ask about the foundations and political impact of global – and local, national, regional and transnational- solidarity among women including discussion of transversal solidarity, strategic essentialism, and other key concepts in feminist philosophy. Regional and national movements in Africa, the Middle East, North America and other contexts will be examined. On-line and digital aspects if movements will also be discussed. Implications for policy and law in areas such as violence against women, family law, reproductive rights and parental leave will also be considered. We will conclude with lessons for global justice and other social movements.
There will be two 2-hour seminars each week.
(combined with POL 837 G100)
Grading
- Participation 10%
- 4 Quizzes 40%
- Short (5 page) paper 15%
- Research Paper (15-20 pages) 25%
- Reading presentation 10%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Global Feminism: Transnational Women's Activism, Organizing, and Human Rights Edited by Myra Marx Ferree and Aili Mari Tripp 200. (Paperback or ebook)
ISBN: 9780814727362
The Logics of Gender Justice State Action on Women's Rights Around the World Mala Htun and S. Laurel Weldon, 2018. (Paperback or ebook)
ISBN: 9781108277891
Department Undergraduate Notes:
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