Government 367qs - Seminar: Topics in Political Theory-Queering the State

Sem:PolTheory-QueeringtheState

Fall
2023
01
4.00
Nathan DuFord

TU 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM

Smith College
GOV-367qs-01-202401
Hatfield 201
nduford@smith.edu
This course will cover theoretical issues through the relationship between the state and queerness. The course begins with a historical theory of the state that emerges from its role in governing queer life. Students consider the social, economic, legal and biomedical implications of the straight state. Though mainstream LGBT politics advocates for more inclusion in the state apparatus, through rights and legal protections, radical queer thinkers insist we think beyond the state and in resistance to it. Throughout, the students focus on whether it is possible to have a queer state and if it is, whether that is desirable. Enrollment limited to 12. Juniors and seniors only. Instructor permission required.

[CE] JR/SR only

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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