GWS 295-01 - Special Topic: Contemporary British Feminism

1 credits (Fall)

This course will examine feminism in the UK, from the second wave in the 1970s to the twenty-first century third wave. We will look at the history, ideas and activism of British feminists and investigate feminism’s relationship to wider social and political trends and changes in the UK. We will also consider the significance of feminism as a social movement, asking how successful it has been at addressing gender issues and inequalities specific to the UK. Course taught by visiting professor from the UK.

Prerequisite: GWS 111, HIS 100, or SOC 111.
Instructor: Aune