Feminist and Queer Praxis (GEND30003)

This subject examines the relationship between feminist and queer theories and the practical contexts in which they are enacted. It will provide Gender Studies students with the opportunity to reflect on, expand and synthesise the rich skills base from the Humanities and Social Sciences which they have cultivated during their studies. It explores how critical concepts such as intersectionality, performativity, embodiment, and resistance inform lived experiences, social movements, cultural practices, and political struggles. Students will investigate how feminist and queer praxis challenges dominant power structures, interrogates norms of gender and sexuality, and creates possibilities for more just and inclusive futures. Drawing on interdisciplinary scholarship, case studies, and activist traditions, the subject considers the tensions and synergies between feminist and queer approaches, as well as their diverse applications across global and local contexts. Students will be encouraged to reflect critically on their own positionality and the ethical dimensions of applying theory to practice.