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Serena D. Maurer
SIS 333
Seattle Campus
Theoretical, historical, and empirical analysis of how current processes of globalization are transforming the actual conditions of women' s lives, labor, gender ideologies, and politics in complex and contradictory ways. Topics include feminist exploration of colonialism, capitalism, economic restructuring policies, resistance in consumer and environmental movements. Offered: jointly with GWSS 333.
Class description
Ways in which various aspects of globalization are gendered, raced and classed; different theoretical perspectives on globalization; multiple forms of resistance within and against globalization
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
lecture, discussion, films
Recommended preparation
some experience with academic and/or non-profit engagements with globalization and/or issues of gender, race, and/or class
Class assignments and grading
writing assignments
class participation, writing assignments
