Gender Studies 333FM - Latina Feminism(s)

Fall
2019
01
4.00
Vanessa Rosa
T 01:30PM-04:20PM
Mount Holyoke College
108599
Ciruti 127
vrosa@mtholyoke.edu
108223,108634,108599
What is Latina Feminism? How does it differ from and/or intersect with "other" feminisms? In this seminar, we will explore the relationship between Latina feminist theory, knowledge production, and social change in the United States. This interdisciplinary course explores Latina feminism in relation to methodology and epistemology through a historical lens. This will help us to better understand how Latina feminist approaches can inform our research questions, allow us to analyze women's experiences and women's history, and challenge patriarchy and gender inequality. We will explore topics related to knowledge production, philosophies of the "self," positionality, inequality, the body, reproductive justice, representation, and community. Our approach in this class will employ an intersectional approach to feminist theory that understands the interconnectedness between multiple forms of oppression, including race, class, sexuality, and ability. Our goal is to develop a robust understanding of how Latina feminist methodologies and epistemologies can be tools for social change.
Course limited to sophomores, juniors and seniors
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.