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Kim V.L. England
GEOG 541
Seattle Campus
Explores major research themes in feminist geographies. Particular attention to the concept that gendered identities and spaces are discursively (re)produced. Emphasizes recent feminist scholarship that emphasizes difference, as well as the intersections between gender, "race," ethnicity, sexuality, age, nationality, class, and other social identities and divisions. Offered: jointly with WOMEN 541; W.
Class description
Following an overview of the history of feminist geography since the 1970s, we move to a consideration of some of the current debates regarding appropriate methodologies in feminist geographies. Then we examine feminist geographers’ research around questions to do with the home, gendering everyday spaces, workplaces, the body, and the nation and the global scale. This seminar draws on English language literature that focuses on North America and Western Europe.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Recommended preparation
Class assignments and grading
Written commentaries on a selection of the required readings, and a short research paper.
Class participation, class presentations and written assignments
