Feminism : Concepts and Theories

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Free Online Course: Feminism : Concepts and Theories provided by Swayam is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 12 weeks long. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from Swayam. Feminism : Concepts and Theories is taught by Prof. Mathangi Krishnamurthy.

Overview
  • This course will evaluate the rise and trajectory of the feminist movement and explicate concepts surrounding feminism. We will look at the ways in which feminism has developed, its organization around questions of gender, its mandate, and its contemporary import. We then open out the course into questions of feminist theory. Through case studies, literature, ethnography, and theory, we will examine why such analysis matters and why it is critical to our everyday lives.INTENDED AUDIENCE : Undergraduates, Graduates, Undergraduate Instructors, General AudiencePRE-REQUISITES : NilSUPPORT INDUSTRY : Nil

Syllabus
  • Week 1 : Introduction, History and VocabularyWeek 2 : Key Concepts - 1Week 3 : Key Concepts - 2Week 4 : Key Concepts - 3Week 5 : The Three Waves of FeminismWeek 6 : The Feminist BodyWeek 7 :Indian FeminismWeek 8 :Feminism and Work/ LabourWeek 9 : Feminism in Film and TheatreWeek 10 : Popular Culture, Social Media and FeminismWeek 11 : Gender, queer theory, and post-structuralismWeek 12 : Learnings and conclusions