Gender and Social Inclusion, Social Reproduction and Feminist Interventions (2025/2026: periode 3)

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Cursusdoel

After completion of this courses, students are able to:
• Critically assess and engage with concepts and theories related to feminist critical theory, social reproduction theory and feminist epistemologies, identifying their strengths and limitations.
• Synthesize ideas from multiple readings to formulate coherent arguments and contribute to scholarly debates on feminist critical theory, social reproduction theory and feminist epistemologies.
• Apply theoretical insights to design and conduct research projects addressing issues of difference and social inclusion.
• Reflect on their positionality as researchers and its impact on knowledge production and community engagement.
• Develop methodological skills, including participatory action research and co-creative practices, to engage meaningfully with research communities.
• Communicate research findings effectively, emphasizing scholarly and societal relevance.
• Reflect critically on the relationship between theory and social practices as a foundational element for a feminist critique of social conditions, and on the interplay between theoretical frameworks and real-world contexts.
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Vakinhoudelijk

“Theory—the seeing of patterns, showing the forest as well as the trees—theory can be a dew that rises from the earth and collects in the rain cloud and returns to earth over and over. But if it doesn’t smell of the earth, it isn’t good for the earth.”
—Adrienne Rich, “Notes on the politics of location”

“Oppressed groups are frequently placed in the situation of being listened to only if we frame our ideas in the language that is familiar to and comfortable for a dominant group. This requirement often changes the meaning of our ideas and works to elevate the ideas of dominant groups.”
—Patricia Hill Collins, Black Feminist Thought

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the intersections between difference and social inclusion, emphasizing the critical role of feminist theory in analyzing and addressing issues of power, domination, and marginalization, for emancipatory goals. The curriculum integrates both theoretical and methodological dimensions, by focusing on two key themes—social reproduction and migration—and addressing issues of feminist epistemology, reflexivity, ethics, participatory action research, and co-creative practices. Students will engage with foundational and contemporary critical texts, applying their learning through practical assignments that bridge academic research with community engagement. The course aims to foster critical thinking, enhance methodological reflection, and initiate first year RMA students to the practice of qualitative research and interpret data effectively. The seminar explicitly addresses the opportunities, dilemmas, and challenges of integrating scholarly work in social and political practices of feminist interventions.

Questions guiding the course:
- How do feminist perspectives challenge traditional understandings of power, inequality, and social inclusion across different contexts?

- What is the relationship between theoretical frameworks and real-world practices in addressing issues of power and inclusion?

- How can researchers critically and ethically engage with communities to produce knowledge that fosters social change?

Aanvullende informatie

Please note: the time slot shown here is not yet final, and may still be modified until the third Wednesday in September.

Werkvormen

Seminar
Toelichting

In class sessions, students discuss and compare scholarly approaches and practice techniques of interviewing and oral history. Short lectures and guest lectures from gender and feminist scholars working in NGOs and activist praxis are also a component of the course.

Bijdrage

Students prepare class discussions in small groups.

Voorbereiding

Students read assigned texts, prepare questions and points for discussion; compose two critical reading reports; and write a paper based on exploratory research with primary sources and new material (e.g. interviews, documents, archives, political statements policy papers) from state (national, international, local) and or non-state (activism, NGOs) actors.

Toetsing

Opdracht

Verplicht | Weging 30% | ECTS 1,5

Ability to understand, analyse, evaluate and apply insights from scholarship on gender and social inclusion in an individual research project based on primary material from social and political practices of feminist interventions.

Announced in course syllabus.

Paper

Verplicht | Weging 70% | ECTS 3,5

Ingangseisen en voorkennis

Ingangseisen

Je moet inschreven staan voor een van de volgende opleidingen:

  • GEMMA: Master degree in Women's and Gender studies
  • Gender Studies (Research)

Voorkennis

Basic knowledge of feminist theory

Voorkennis kan worden opgedaan met

Having previously followed introductory courses in gender study, feminist theory, postcolonial theory, or cultural studies.

Voertalen

  • Engels

Cursusmomenten

Gerelateerde studies

Tentamens

Er is geen tentamenrooster beschikbaar voor deze cursus

Verplicht materiaal

Er is geen informatie over de verplichte literatuur bekend


Aanbevolen materiaal

  • WNB
    To be announced.

Coördinator

L.I. Candidatu l.i.candidatu@uu.nl

Docenten

L.I. Candidatu l.i.candidatu@uu.nl

Inschrijving

Deze cursus is open voor bijvakkers. Controleer wel of er aanvullende ingangseisen gelden.

Inschrijving
Van maandag 3 november 2025 tot en met vrijdag 21 november 2025

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