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Abstract/Objectives
This course is a required course for the Gender Studies program, aimed at guiding students to understand the development of feminist thought and the viewpoints of various feminist schools, in order to strengthen their theoretical foundation in gender studies. The subtitle of the course, "Solidarity and Difference," highlights the first wave of feminism's emphasis on the spirit of "solidarity among women," as well as the later development of feminist thought into "politics of difference," emphasizing that women occupy either central or marginal positions in society due to factors such as class, race, religion, and migrant labor status.
Upon completing the course, students should be able to grasp the basic assertions of different feminist discourses, understand the permeation and tension between them, and recognize how feminism has been influenced by the social environment and other social issues, leading to varying expressions of feminist thought. The course aims to help students understand feminism as a dynamic and evolving ideology, rather than a rigid doctrine.
Results/Contributions
Group Introduction:
- 4-5 people per group, responsible for presenting the article (marked with an asterisk). The presentation should include: (i) A brief introduction of the author
- (ii) The social context at the time of the article’s writing
- (iii) The two most striking sections of the article, why they stood out, and what important insights were gained. Be sure to provide page numbers of the original text.
- The presentation should be done using PPT and should last within 20 minutes. Every group member must speak and include a list of responsibilities on the final slide.
- The PPT should be uploaded to eLearn by Wednesday 23:59 before the presentation.
Group Report:
- Choose a social phenomenon in Taiwan and analyze it through the lens of feminism, exploring the possible emergence and changes of the phenomenon. The report should be at least 4000 words.
Keywords
Gender, Feminism, Politics of Difference
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