Mathematics 206 - Feminist Mathematics

This course takes a critical look at mathematics through the lens of feminist theory, pedagogy, and practice. Students examine how knowledge in mathematics has been historically constructed, who has been excluded, and how feminist perspectives can reshape the understanding of mathematical reasoning, teaching, and applications. Discussions include feminist epistemology, histories of women and marginalized mathematicians, critiques of neutrality in mathematics, QuantCrit and data feminism, feminist economics, pedagogy of care, algorithmic bias, and global and queer approaches to mathematical knowledge. The course blends theory, history, and hands-on data modeling projects. Prerequisite: MTH 111 and MTH 153, or equivalent. (E)

[CE] MTH 153