Gender Studies 333FM - Latina Feminism

This interdisciplinary course explores Latina feminism as a distinct mode of thought and inquiry. In particular, we will examine how Latina feminist approaches inform our research questions, allow us to analyze women's experiences and women's history, and challenges patriarchy and gender inequality. We will explore topics related to the politics of feminist analysis, representation, colonialism and empire, and Latina feminist methodologies. Our approach in this class will employ an interlocking analysis to feminist theory that understands the interconnectedness between multiple forms of oppression, including race, class, sexuality, and ability. Our goal is to develop an understanding of how Latina feminist methodology and epistemology can be tools for social change.