FEM 6101 Gender, Power and Representations

3 units
Feminist and Gender Studies
Faculty of Social Sciences
This course analyses the diverse body of feminist scholarship theorizing conceptions of gender, power and representation. Examining the construction and representation of gender/sex differences, the course explores the power relations inherent in these representations, while also examining how gender roles and expectations are linked to representations of class, race, sexuality, age, nationality and ability.

Components:

Seminar

Previously Offered Terms:

Fall
Winter

French Equivalent:

Organized

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4.42

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strongly agree
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agree
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Clear Expectations

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4.75

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agree
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Learned a Lot

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4.74

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strongly agree
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agree
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Recommend

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4.86

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Workload

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2.57

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very heavy
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heavier than average
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average
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Fair Assessments

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4.79

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strongly agree
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agree
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question not applicable
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