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PHL 3210 - Philosophy of Gender and Feminism

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course introduces students to the concepts of gender and feminism, through both historical and philosophical lenses. Students will look at some of the origins of the concepts of gender or feminism, when and where they originated, how they spread, and what social and philosophical obstacles they faced. Students will also critically analyze how gendered concepts have shaped society, culture, and education. This class will address critical questions, such as: What does it mean for genders to be “equal”? How does our own gender identity influence how we perceive the world? What types of insights can feminism bring to how we approach science? What types of gender roles should we adopt for ourselves and what should we want for future generations? What role do biases play in our lives and what can/should we do about them?
Prereq: None
Note: None
This course meets the following Raider Core CLO Requirement: Embrace Diversity
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of some of the key themes and questions in the philosophy and gender
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the historical development of feminism and the philosophical problems and concepts associated with it
  • Articulate the ways that gender and feminism impact today’s society
  • Reconstruct and analyze philosophical arguments dealing with the central themes of gender and feminism
  • Engage in independent philosophical research, dialogue, and argument through class discussion and original written work
  • Evaluate the historical, scientific, and philosophical importance in the development of the concept of gender and the feminist movement
  • Explain some of the ethical concerns surrounding gender and feminism
Prerequisites by Topic
  • None
Course Topics
  • Metaphysics of gender
  • Gender identity
  • Gender roles and authenticity
  • Gender roles and ethics
  • Feminist philosophy of science
  • Reasoning/rationality and gender
  • Intersectionality
  • Feminist epistemology
  • Epistemological justice/injustice
  • Standpoint theory
  • Ecological feminism
  • Gender and healthcare
  • Gender and sport
  • Feminism and disability
  • Decolonial feminism
Coordinator
Dr. Aaron Spink


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