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Women in Global Politics (POLS40015)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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This subject will examine feminist contributions to the theorising of international politics. It will consider the ways in which feminist theorists have 'gendered' international relations theory. The subject engages with the work of theorists from different feminist positions. It will include feminist interventions in and critiques of international law and of postcolonial theory. Feminist theory on the following topics will be included: nationalism, cultural relativism, multiculturalism, fundamentalism, ecofeminism, third world feminisms, theorising the international sex industry, the usefulness of human rights approaches, women and armed conflict. On completion, students should have developed the ability to criticise international political theory for the ways in which the experience of women is dealt with. The more nuanced view of international politics that the subject aims to develop will be useful to students working in the international arena.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
- understand the ways in which feminist scholars have criticised and contributed to the theorising of international politics;
- have developed the ability to criticise bodies of theory and areas of knowledge which do not include the ideas and experience of women;
- develop an understanding of social, ethical and cultural context in the study of international politics.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should:
- Be able to apply research skills and critical methods to a field of inquiry;
- Be able to develop persuasive arguments on a given topic;
- Be able to communicate oral and written arguments and ideas effectively and articulately.
Last updated: 3 November 2022