Feminist Philosophy.

Catalog description

Provides a survey of feminist philosophical approaches to questions of sex, gender, and sexist oppression. Introduces major theoretical and practical concerns in the struggle for gender justice. Examines the varied, criss-crossing histories of feminist movements across the globe. Explores similarities and differences between feminist, womanist, and mujerista perspectives. Emphasizes the importance of intersectionality and heterogeneity in the interpretation of feminist philosophy. Engages with feminist theorists on their own terms as well as in conversation with figures of other traditions.