Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2021 - POL 414 D100

Global Feminist Politics: Gender at the Nexus of Comparative and International Politics (4)

Class Number: 5668

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

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

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Examines the philosophical underpinnings and political realities of global feminism as a movement and a principle of institutional design. Asks questions about the impacts of global solidarity among women and feminist philosophy. Covers regional, national and transnational movements, as well as their implications for policy, law and social movement practice. Students with credit for POL 438 under the title "Global Feminist Politics" may not take this course for further credit.

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.

Course Format:

Synchronous lecture on Tuesdays 9:30-11:20 AM.

Asynchronous portion consists of on-line discussion boards and watching recorded presentations by the instructor and
students, and occasionally other materials and activities.

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.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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

TEACHING AT SFU IN SPRING 2021

Teaching at SFU in spring 2021 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).