1. How do different feminist theories—Liberal, Radical, and Socialist—address the intersectionality of gender, race, and class? In what ways do these theories complement or contradict each other in their approaches to feminist solidarity and advocacy? 2. Standpoint Theory suggests that knowledge is socially situated and that marginalized groups can offer unique perspectives that challenge dominant epistemologies. How does this theory fundamentally challenge traditional notions of objectivity in knowledge production? What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of adopting a standpoint perspective in academic research and policymaking? 3. Chandra Talpade Mohanty's Under Western Eyescritiques Western feminist scholarship for its colonial tendencies on non-Western women. Discuss the ways in which Western feminists can engage with global feminist issues without reproducing colonial attitudes. How can a decolonial approach to feminism be effectively integrated into global feminist movements to address the diverse experiences and struggles of women across different cultures and socio-economic backgrounds? Draw connections between the readings/video materials
1. How do different feminist theories—Liberal, Radical, and Socialist—address the intersectionality of gender, race, and class? In what ways do these theories complement or contradict each other in their approaches to feminist solidarity and advocacy?
2. Standpoint Theory suggests that knowledge is socially situated and that marginalized groups can offer unique perspectives that challenge dominant epistemologies. How does this theory fundamentally challenge traditional notions of objectivity in knowledge production? What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of adopting a standpoint perspective in academic research and policymaking?
3. Chandra Talpade Mohanty's Under Western Eyescritiques Western feminist scholarship for its colonial tendencies on non-Western women. Discuss the ways in which Western feminists can engage with global feminist issues without reproducing colonial attitudes. How can a decolonial approach to feminism be effectively integrated into global feminist movements to address the diverse experiences and struggles of women across different cultures and socio-economic backgrounds?
Draw connections between the readings/video materials
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