Mobile Women: Transnational Work Patterns This course provides an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of gender, sexuality, and feminist studies. Focusing on the histories of feminism in the US, from the nineteenth century to the present, the course reveals the importance of gender and sexuality as analytical categories to understand social reality and to comprehend important areas of culture. Examining gender and sexuality always in conjunction with the categories of race and class, the course foregrounds how inequalities are perpetuated in different fields of human activity and the creative ways in which feminist movements have resisted these processes.

Feminism: Global Roots of a Movement Feminism has transformed how we think about gender, race, and sexuality. Around the world, the movement has taken different approaches to make claims for equitable political and social rights. Simultaneously, feminism as an intellectual project has shifted how we approach knowledge production and craft scholarship. Through case studies, we will explore how the histories and cultural contexts of different parts of the world shape the practice of feminism. We will also analyze the efficacy of specific activist projects.

Beyond #Me Too: Feminist Activism against Sexual Violence Since the 19th century feminist activism has sought to mitigate and redress the effects of sexual violence. Through a series of case studies, in this course we will examine the ways in which activists have contested and redefined our understandings of sexual violence. By addressing the differences in national and global activist moments, historical and contemporary, the course will help clarify how activism helps reshape the sphere of the political. Each case study will also draw attention to the ways in which feminists have engaged with the categories of difference and the politics of marginalization. The critical lens developed will help students imagine options that sidestep carceral justice or judicial reform.

Feminist Theory The course offers an overview of key feminist texts and theories that have shaped the analysis of gender and sexuality. We will examine foundational theoretical texts that have animated the field of gender, sexuality, and feminist studies. Working within a transnational perspective, the course encompasses texts which fall under the categories of critical race and critical sexuality studies. (GSFS 0200 or GSFS 0191 or GSFS 0289) 3 hr. lect.

Sujata Moorti

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I thought that this class was interesting, but a lot of time the lectures felt too slow paced. It was hard to stay focused. The material was worthwhile and the professor is very interested in what she is teaching. The grading on essays were very chill, but sometimes the assignments were crunched all together.

This class was extremely interesting. The information I learned from this class I've used continuously since. Sujata is extremely knowledgeable and such a kind teacher. She is always there if you need help with the main assignment that we worked on throughout the semester, which was a storymap. It was fun and allowed us to be creative but also include knowledge from the class. 

Professor Moorti is very passionate about the things she teaches. She is so knowledgeable; I literally learn so much every time I go to class. She keeps the class engaged and discussions are always interesting.