September 10
What does the word feminism conjure up for you? For this introductory class, review the syllabus and assignments, as well as statement of respect and inclusion. Bring your questions regarding the syllabus to class. Do the readings and be prepared to introduce yourself through and in relation to some of the questions posed by the authors such as:
- What does the word feminism conjure up for you?
- From where or whom do you know feminism?
- Whom do you want to be taken seriously by?
- How can we create a learning environment in which each of us flourish creatively, and our curiosity is given full expression?
From Sara Ahmed: ‘where did we find feminism, or where did feminism find us? … When did feminism become a word that not only spoke to you, but spoke you, spoke of your existence, spoke you into existence? When did the sound of the word feminism become your sound? What did it mean, what does it do, to hold on to feminism, to fight under its name; to feel in its ups and downs, in its coming and goings, your ups and downs, your comings and goings?’
Readings
- Krystalli, Roxani, and Cynthia Enloe. “Doing feminism a conversation between Cynthia Enloe and Roxani Krystalli.” International Feminist Journal of Politics 22.2 (2020): 289-298.
- Ahmed, Sara. Living a feminist life. Duke University Press, 2016. Introduction and Chapter 1’. UBC Library Online book.
- Krystalli, Roxani. “Teaching and learning reflexivity in the world politics classroom.” International Political Sociology 17.4 (2023): olad018.
- Marlon Swai, Other ways of knowing: challenging epistemic violence in the classroom.
Learning Outcomes
1. Understand course objectives and expectations
2. Reflect on feminism as movement and accountability