Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2020 - POL 438 D100

Selected Topics in Comparative Government and Politics I (4)

Global Feminist Politics

Class Number: 5273

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2020: Tue, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    Eight upper division units in political science or permission of the department.

Description

COURSE DETAILS:

SELECTED TOPICS:  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.

Grading

  • Participation 10%
  • 3 Quizzes (15% each) 45%
  • Short Paper (5 pages) 10%
  • Research Paper (15-20 pages) 25%
  • Reading Presentation 10%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Edited by Myra Marx Ferree and Aili Mari Tripp.  Global Feminism: Transnational Women's Activism, Organizing, and Human Rights  2006 ISBN: 9780814727362 (Paperback or ebook)
ISBN: 9780814727362

Mala Htun and S. Laurel Weldon.  The Logics of Gender Justice State Action on Women's Rights Around the World. 2018 ISBN 9781108277891 (Paperback or ebook)
ISBN: 9781108277891

Department Undergraduate Notes:

The Department of Political Science strictly enforces a policy on plagiarism.
For details, see http://www.sfu.ca/politics/undergraduate/program/related_links.html and click on “Plagiarism and Intellectual Dishonesty” .

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS