Critical Social Inquiry 0112 - Feminist, Queer, and Trans Theories of Race

This course examines how scholars in feminist, queer, and transgender studies theorize the politics of race, racialization, and white supremacy. Focusing primarily on the racial state in the United States, we will examine the ways race, gender, and sexuality emerged out of colonization, enslavement, incarceration, immigration, science, and the law. Students are expected to have some familiarity with theories and histories of race, gender, and sexuality. Students should also be prepared to engage a variety of written texts ranging from poetry and memoir to dense, difficult theoretical essays. Keywords: feminism, transgender, racism, culture, Queer

In/Justice Students should generally expect to spend 6 hours a week on work outside of class.