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| Campus | Haverford |
| Semester | Spring 2025 |
| Registration ID | SPANH211B001 |
| Course Title | Contemporary Feminisms in Latin America |
| Credit | 1.00 |
| Department | Gender and Sexuality Studies |
| Instructor | Martinez Hernandez,Lina Maria |
| Times and Days | W 01:30pm-03:55pm
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| Additional Course Info | Class Number: 2914 This course, taught by Lina Martinez Hernandez offers a panoramic overview of contemporary feminist movements in Latin America, with special attention given to the intersection of political intervention and performance, literary, and artistic practices. We review movements in response to and resisting Euro-centric feminist traditions, as well as movements that respond to Latin American ideological and cultural tropes including, nacionalismo, mestizaje and machismo. As we move through the history of 20th and 21st century movements, we explore the different languages created by feminists through their modes of intervention, languages that allow us to speak differently about issues including: reproductive rights, femicide, neoliberalism, anti-racism, south-south networks of connection, queerness, among others. The course will be taught in English, with materials in English, Spanish, and Spanglish.; Lottery Preference: Students follow application process of 360 Cluster ; Enrollment Limit: 15.00 Humanities, A: Meaning, Interpretation (Texts), B: Analysis of the Social World (; Hav: HU, A, B) Enrollment Cap: 15. This course is part of a 360 cluster and is only available to 360 students. This course is designed to provide an in-depth exploration of feminist epistemology, decolonization praxis, and the lived experiences of feminized bodies in the Global South. Throughout this course, we examine how traditional modes of knowledge production and dissemination have marginalized the voices and experiences of marginalized groups, particularly women of color. We also discuss the ongoing struggles for decolonization and how feminist thought can support these efforts. In addition, we delve into the unique challenges and experiences faced by feminized bodies in the Global South, including issues of intersectionality, violence, and resistance. By engaging with the work of feminist scholars and activists from a variety of disciplinary and cultural backgrounds, we aim to develop a nuanced understanding of the complex issues facing feminists in these contexts. We also engage with a range of theoretical approaches, including decolonial, queer, and intersectional theory, to better understand the intersections of race, gender, class, and other forms of social difference. Overall, this course provides students with the tools to critically examine how power, privilege, and oppression operate in the world and to develop strategies for working towards social justice. Applications for this 360 are due November 6th at NOON at https://www.brynmawr.edu/inside/academic-information/special-academic-programs/360-program/apply/spring-2025-application-latin-american-feminisms-360deg. Please contact Sarah Theobald with any questions about the Program. You must also take HIST H291 and SOCL B289. |
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