161-022 Philosophy of Feminism

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161-022 Philosophy of Feminism
Availability	2nd and 3rd year
Credit Points	12.5
HECS Band	1
Coordinator	to be advised
Prerequisites	At least one first-year single-semester philosophy subject, or permission from the Head of Department or subject coordinator. Women's studies students wishing to enrol in this subject would normally have completed first-year women's studies,
Semester	2 (view timetable)
Contact	Two 1-hour lectures per week for the first 11 weeks and a 1-hour tutorial per week beginning the third week of semester
Subject Description	This subject explores the meaning and development of key concepts such as the social construction of womanhood, equality, difference and power. The changing relationship between traditional philosophy and feminist theory is examined, and some recent feminist epistemological and ethical theories are also presented and critically analysed. On completion of the subject students should have an understanding of the debates about the nature of sexual difference and the location of sexual oppression.
Assessment	Written work totalling 4000 words, plus regular participation in tutorials.

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