SOC 314

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SOC 314

Seminar in Social and Political Theory: Women of Color and Identity SOC 314 SP

Next Offered in 9899 SP

In recent social theory, identity has begun to replace older concepts used to explain how individuals live in social structures. Since Patricia Hill Collins' BLACK FEMINIST THOUGHT, identity theory has taken a new turn. This seminar will explore this tradition of social theory, beginning with Collins, but including writings of other women of color. The figure of the "white guy" will be considered comparatively in social theory and will involve sociological as well as other social theories.

MAJOR READINGS

Patricia Hill Collins, BLACK FEMINIST
THOUGHT
Doar and Lemert, "White Guys and Women of Color"
Nicholson, FEMINISM/POSTMODERNISM
Selections from Asian-American and Latina feminist theory
Selections from Giddens, Bourdieu, Goffman, Gates, Foucault,
others.
Toni Morrison, SULA
Gloria Anzaldua, MAKING FACE, MAKING SOUL

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

At least two papers, one major; group presentation, participation.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Readings may change. Also, this is a research seminar. Only those willing to participate in careful analysis and informed discussion should consider taking this course. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS SOC

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

About the Photo:

SPECTRUM (1972), by Malkia Roberts, radical African-American artist

Reference:

Henkes, Robert. THE ART OF BLACK AMERICAN WOMEN: WORKS OF TWENTY-FOUR ARTISTS OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company, Inc., 1993

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