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In the past 25 years, a body of feminist research in political theory, moral theory, developmental psychology, epistemology, and legal studies has emerged that challenges and reconceptualizes traditional Western notions of human identity and individual agency. In this course, we will examine some of those developments and their impact on political theory. In particular, we will consider feminist accounts of the formation of identities; the impact of gender-differentiated identities on moral reasoning an d political agency; the essentialist/anti-essentialist debate; the relationship between feminism and classical liberalism; feminism and radical democracy; feminism and the law; feminist theories of citizenship; and some contemporary critics of feminism. Throughout we will critically assess the strengths and weaknesses of arguments offered, and consider the significance of those arguments for contemporary liberal democracy and American public life.
COURSE FORMAT: Lecture
Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS GOVT Grading Mode: Graded
Prerequisites: NONE
Last Updated on MAR-24-2000
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